Best Time To Visit Toronto

March to May (-3 °C to 16 °C)

From March to May, Toronto experiences late winters and early springs. Temperature ranges from 3 °C to 17 °C over the span of three months. The cold begins to fade away towards the end of March, but layers of warm clothing are still needed. In April, the average temperature is around 7°C, and there is quite a bit of rain and snow. Finally, in May, spring enters the city of Toronto in full force with blooming daffodils and tulips all around. Snow is rare, and the heat starts to crawl upwards.

Highlights: Canada Blooms, Toronto ComicCon, Toronto Storytelling Festival, Victoria Day, Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival, St. Patrick’s Day, One of a Kind Spring Show, TIFF Kids Film Festival, Toronto Food and Drink Market, Arts and Fashion Week, Khalsa Day Parade, Four Winds Kite Festival, Canadian Music Week, Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon, Science Rendezvous, Inside Out LGBT Film Festival 

June to August (15 °C to 28 °C)

June to August is the peak time as they are the summer months in Toronto. There is plenty of sunshine and breeze to enjoy outdoor activities to the fullest. Hiking, trekking, biking, boating, cruising, beach activities, amusement parks – all get started in full swing. July is the hottest month and also the most humid, with quite a bit of rain as well. Towards the end of August, the heat starts to subside, making way for the vibrant fall season.

Highlights: Taste of Toronto, Toronto Craft Beer Festival, Redpath Waterfront Festival, OVO Fest, Luminato Festival, North by Northeast Music and Film Festival, Taste of Toronto, Toronto Craft Beer Festival, InspiraTO Festival, Fringe Festival, Beaches International Jazz Festival, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Caribbean Carnival, Summerlicious, Brickfete, Taste of the Danforth, Canadian National Exhibition, Ashkenaz Festival

September to November (16 °C to 11 °C)

Toronto sees its beautiful autumn from September to November. By the beginning of October, the roads and alleys of Toronto are covered with bright red fallen leaves, and the weather starts to get the smell of Halloween in it. The nights are considerably cold, especially in November. Snow is quite frequent in the end-October and November. But the daytime is pleasantly sunny as well. The average temperature varies from 10°C-22°C.

Highlights: Buskerfest, Nuit Blanche Festival, Cavalcade of Lights, Toronto International Film, Small World Music Festival, Fan Expo Canada, The Word on the Street, Southside Shuffle Festival, Thanksgiving, Toronto After Dark Film Festival, International Festival of Authors, Nuit Blanche Festival, Queen West Art Crawl, Santa Claus Parade, Toronto Christmas Market, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

December to February (-2 °C to 4 °C)

December brings the white winter in Toronto and to the rest of Canada and covers the streets with white layers of snow. During this time, Canada does justice to its name the Great White North. Toronto's winter temperature goes down below freezing point and stays around 0°C to -3°C. In December-January, Toronto gets ridiculously less than 3 hours of sunshine. January is the coldest month of the year. Temperatures run at -20°C and snow blizzards are rampant. Many tourism places stay closed because of it. From February, it starts getting better, heading towards the next spring.

Highlights: WinterCityFestival, Kuumba Festival, Bloor-Yorkville IceFest, New Year’s Day, Kuumba Festival, Toronto Christmas Festival, Kensington Market Winter Solstice, 12 Beers of Christmas, Christmas Day, Magical Winterland Nights. 

Best Time to Visit Toronto with Families and Kids

Summer is the best time to discover Toronto if you are visiting the city with family and kids. During the summer one can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, attend festivals, explore the pedestrian markets, and visit amusement parks. 

Best Time to Visit Toronto for Exploring Toronto Islands

Toronto has 3 famous islands named Ward's, Centre, and Algonquin. All three are connected to each other bridges and boardwalks. One can even take a ferry ride and reach the destination easily. Visit the islands during summers and enjoy a plethora of beach activities. 

Best Time to Visit Art Events in Toronto 

If you want to attend music, film, dance, and art events in Toronto. The best time to visit Toronto is in the spring and end of summer. The major festival celebrated during this period are the Toronto International Film Festival and TIFF Kids Festival.