01Weather
Toronto weather in April
Afternoons in April average 11.7 °C (53 °F) and nights cool to 3.7 °C (39 °F). The month brings about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 9 days. Compared with March it is 5.6 °C warmer; May is 7.7 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 18 °C / 65 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -1 °C / 30 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 5.8 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 27.4 °C / -6.8 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:58 | 19:43 | 12.7 h |
| 15 April | 06:34 | 20:00 | 13.4 h |
| 30 April | 06:11 | 20:18 | 14.1 h |
Daylight grows by about 84 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Toronto).
03Crowds
How busy Toronto is in April
moderate The main sights are moderate in April. What drives it:
- Easter
- Blue Jays home opener
- Hot Docs film festival
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in Canada fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Toronto in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Docs | late April to early May | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Toronto in April
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- gloves: frost on about 6 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is cool and changeable, with afternoons around 12 °C, the Blue Jays' home opener, Hot Docs documentary festival late in the month and Easter weekend with Good Friday a statutory holiday. Rain is frequent, on about twelve days. Spring arrives late compared with Europe; trees leaf out only at the end of the month. Prices remain moderate.
The Toronto Islands ferries resume full schedules. The High Park cherry blossoms begin in the final week in a warm year. The Maple Leafs' playoff run, when it happens, fills the city's bars. Daylight passes thirteen and a half hours. For the real start of the season with the blossoms and Doors Open, see May.
09Compare
Toronto month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 °C | -6 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 2 °C | -5 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 6 °C | -1 °C | 8 | – | quiet | Good |
| April | 12 °C | 4 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 19 °C | 10 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 25 °C | 15 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 28 °C | 19 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 27 °C | 18 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 23 °C | 15 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 16 °C | 8 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 8 °C | 2 °C | 8 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 3 °C | -3 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Toronto.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| New York City in April | 16 °C | 8 |
| Orlando in April | 29 °C | 4 |
| Miami in April | 29 °C | 6 |
| Cancún in April | 30 °C | – |
| Las Vegas in April | 27 °C | 0 |
| Vancouver in April | 14 °C | 13 |
11FAQ
Toronto in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Toronto?
April is a good month to visit Toronto. Daytime highs average 12 °C (53 °F), rain falls on about 9 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Toronto in April?
Expect cool days around 12 °C (53 °F) and nights near 4 °C (39 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 18 °C, and one in ten stays below 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Toronto in April?
April brings about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over roughly 9 days, which is showery by Toronto standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Toronto in April?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Toronto crowded in April?
The main sights are moderate in April. Main drivers: Easter; Blue Jays home opener; Hot Docs film festival.
What time does it get dark in Toronto in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 20:00 and rises at 06:34, giving 13.4 hours of daylight.