Toronto: When to Go

Toronto has a warm summer (June to mid-September) filled with festivals and events, making it the best time to visit. July and August can get muggy, however. Many visitor-oriented facilities, attractions and accommodations reduce hours or close outside of summer, but the ones that remain open almost always have reduced rates and smaller crowds. Fall (mid-September to late October) is crisp and beautiful - all of Ontario is renowned for its autumn colours. Toronto gets downright frosty in winter (November to March), with cold spells averaging between 2°C and -10°C (35°F and 14°F). Luckily, indoor arts (symphonies, theatre, opera) and sporting events (especially ice hockey) are at their liveliest during the snowy season.

Weather

Compared to the rest of Canada, Toronto has a relatively mild weather pattern. Summer temperatures average 20-23°C (68-73°F) and can get up to 30°C (86°F). Autumn and spring tend toward clear, warm sunny days and winter, though the temperature can plummet quickly, is on average a manageable -6°C (21°F). Big snowstorms happen two or three times per winter.

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