Toronto
City in Canada
Toronto is a city in Canada with a population of about 2.8 million people. It is located 352 kilometers from the capital, Ottawa. Visitors come to see landmarks such as the CN Tower, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Toronto Islands.
What to see
The CN Tower is a central landmark. Cultural sites include the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Aga Khan Museum, and the Hockey Hall of Fame. For outdoor activities, visitors go to the Toronto Islands, High Park, and the Toronto Zoo. Historical and public spaces include Casa Loma, Union Station, BMO Field, Canada's Walk of Fame, Yonge Street, and Sankofa Square.
When to go
Summer months from June through August offer daily highs between 21 °C and 25 °C. These months also see 81 mm to 90 mm of rain. Spring and autumn provide milder temperatures, with highs ranging from 4 °C in March to 21 °C in September. Winter months are cold, with daily highs at or below freezing from December through February and daily lows reaching -7 °C.
Getting there
Toronto is served by two airports. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is 5 kilometers away. Toronto Pearson International Airport is a major hub located 20 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Toronto
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -7 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 61 | 58 | 76 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 90 | 80 | 76 | 87 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Toronto (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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