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The best time to visit Toronto

Best weather Jun–SepPeak season Jun–Sep9h 30m behind India
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Toronto is at its best from June to September.

It is busiest and priciest in June to September.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Toronto month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 16° / 7°some rain, 80 mm Shoulder
Dussehra
November 2026 8° / 0°some rain, 58 mm Off-season
Diwali
December 2026 2° / -4°some rain, 75 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 0° / -8°some rain, 64 mm Off-season
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 2° / -8°some rain, 63 mm Off-season
Winter: below freezing (highs around -1°C, lows near -8°C) with snow.
March 2027 6° / -4°some rain, 69 mm Off-season
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027 12° / 2°rainy spells, 93 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027 19° / 8°some rain, 79 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
June 2027Best weather 25° / 14°some rain, 86 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027Best weather 28° / 17°some rain, 81 mm Peak
Student rush
August 2027Best weather 27° / 17°some rain, 79 mm Peak
Student rush
September 2027Best weather 23° / 13°some rain, 56 mm Peak
Toronto International Film Festival (early to mid September): downtown hotels jump in price.

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Toronto, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Toronto from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Toronto?

The best weather in Toronto is from June to September. Summer: 24-27°C, patios, the Toronto Islands and Niagara day trips. The busiest season. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to September. The quietest months are January to March and November.

When is Toronto most crowded?

Peak season is June to September, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

What is the cheapest way to fly to Toronto from India?

Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹78,866 (return, 14 nights) for Wed 24 Feb.

How hot does Toronto get?

The hottest month is July, with average highs of 28°C; the coolest nights come in February, around -8°C.

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