When to visit Toronto without the crowds
Toronto (Canada) is calmest in February, March, April, May, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of September, after TIFF.
Tip
In winter, get around on the PATH, 30 km of underground walkways.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 0 °C (32 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 2 °C (35 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F) | Good Friday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | Victoria Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (76 °F) | |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Canada Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (80 °F) | Caribbean Carnival (late Jul–Aug) |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (73 °F) | Toronto International Film Festival (September), Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 16 °C (61 °F) | Thanksgiving |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 8 °C (47 °F) | |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 3 °C (37 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Toronto without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 8 °C (47 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May, November and December.
When is Toronto most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and September. The second half of September, after TIFF.
What is the weather like in Toronto?
Average highs range from 0 °C (32 °F) in January to 27 °C (81 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Toronto?
The main ones: Caribbean Carnival (late Jul–Aug) (August); Toronto International Film Festival (September) (September).
More places in Canada
- Banff calm in January, February, March, April, May, October and November; busiest in July and August
- Vancouver calm in January, February, March, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Montreal calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Quebec City calm in March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Niagara Falls calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Victoria calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Jasper calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Whistler calm in April, May, June, October and November; busiest in January, February, March, July, August and December
- Halifax calm in January, February, March, April and November; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Ottawa calm in February, March, April, June, October, November and December; busiest in July