01Weather
Toronto weather in October
Afternoons in October average 15.7 °C (60 °F) and nights cool to 8.4 °C (47 °F). The month brings about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with September it is 7.3 °C cooler; November is 7.4 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 22 °C / 72 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 9 °C / 49 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 3 °C / 38 °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) | 0.5 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 33 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 29.6 °C / -5.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 07:15 | 18:59 | 11.7 h |
| 15 October | 07:31 | 18:34 | 11.0 h |
| 31 October | 07:52 | 18:10 | 10.3 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 84 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Toronto), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Toronto is in October
moderate The main sights are moderate in October. What drives it:
- Nuit Blanche
- Thanksgiving on the second Monday
- fall colours
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2027 | Thanksgiving |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Toronto in October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nuit Blanche | a Saturday in late September or October | art |
07Packing
What to pack for Toronto in October
- 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
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October brings fall colour to High Park and the ravines in the second half, with afternoons around 14 °C, Nuit Blanche's all-night art on a Saturday and Thanksgiving on the second Monday with shops closed. Days are crisp and often sunny, though the first frost arrives. Crowds and rates drop after the long weekend. Rain falls on about ten days.
The Maple Leafs' season opens, and the Raptors follow. The Toronto Marathon and the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon close streets on Sundays. Halloween in the Church-Wellesley village and on Lakeshore fill the last night. Daylight ends before six by month-end. For the grey, cold run-up to the holidays, see November.
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 October? See the best time to visit Toronto.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| New York City in October | 20 °C | 7 |
| Orlando in October | 29 °C | 3 |
| Miami in October | 31 °C | 11 |
| Cancún in October | 30 °C | – |
| Las Vegas in October | 28 °C | 0 |
| Vancouver in October | 14 °C | 13 |
11FAQ
Toronto in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Toronto?
October is a good month to visit Toronto. Daytime highs average 16 °C (60 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Toronto in October?
Expect cool days around 16 °C (60 °F) and nights near 8 °C (47 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 22 °C, and one in ten stays below 9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Toronto in October?
October brings about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Toronto standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 33 percent.
What should I wear in Toronto in October?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Toronto crowded in October?
The main sights are moderate in October. Main drivers: Nuit Blanche; Thanksgiving on the second Monday; fall colours.
What time does it get dark in Toronto in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 18:34 and rises at 07:31, giving 11.0 hours of daylight.