Toronto weather in October (Ontario, Canada)

Looking to travel to Toronto in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Toronto generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Toronto in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Toronto climate page with graphs.

 

Toronto, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Canada in October

Find out more about the weather in Canada in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Toronto in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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