2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Toronto in August

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

August is a wet time to visit Toronto. Toronto has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 27°C, lows of 18°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

18°C

Rainy days

15days

Daylight

14h

Is August a good time to visit Toronto?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

8:25 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 2°C -4°C 9 Good
February 1°C -6°C 12 Good
March 7°C -1°C 13 Wet
April 10°C 1°C 9 Good
May 16°C 7°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 15°C 7 Excellent (best)
July 29°C 20°C 7 Good
August 27°C 18°C 15 Wet
September 22°C 13°C 11 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 6°C 16 Excellent (best)
November 11°C 4°C 9 Good
December 3°C -2°C 11 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Toronto? +

August is typically Wet for visiting Toronto, with average highs of 27°C and around 15 rainy days.

What should I pack for Toronto in August? +

With highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Toronto in August? +

Toronto typically sees around 15 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Toronto in August? +

In August, Toronto gets approximately 14 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Toronto? +

No, August is not peak season in Toronto. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Toronto? +

The best months to visit Toronto are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Toronto)

Last Updated: January 2026

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