May to October. Summers are warm and festival-filled; autumn brings colour; winters are cold and snowy, though the underground PATH keeps downtown connected.
The best months
The most comfortable weather with manageable crowds: April, October.
Peak season
May, June, July, August, September are the busiest months. Book popular tours and hotels earlier, and expect higher prices.
Month by month
- January: cold, quiet season.
- February: cold, quiet season.
- March: cool, busy season.
- April: mild, busy season.
- May: warm, peak season.
- June: hot, peak season.
- July: hot, peak season.
- August: hot, peak season.
- September: warm, peak season.
- October: mild, busy season.
- November: cool, busy season.
- December: cold, quiet season.
How long to stay
Two to three days.
Prices, ticket rules and safety conditions change. Treat this as a starting point and check official sources and your government's travel advice before you go.
Toronto best time to visit questions
When is the best time to visit Toronto?
May to October. Summers are warm and festival-filled; autumn brings colour; winters are cold and snowy, though the underground PATH keeps downtown connected.
How many days do I need in Toronto?
Two to three days.