Verdict: Excellent month
Toronto Weather in August
August hits the sweet spot in Toronto — highs around 26°C (79°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, August is one of the best months of the year to be in Toronto.
Average high
26°C / 79°F
Average low
17°C / 63°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
71 mm
What to pack for Toronto in August
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
Warmest in Toronto: Jul (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (0°C / 32°F) · Wettest: Apr (~14 rain days)
0°
-6°
Jan
1°
-7°
Feb
6°
-2°
Mar
11°
2°
Apr
18°
8°
May
24°
15°
Jun
26°
18°
Jul
26°
17°
Aug
22°
14°
Sep
15°
8°
Oct
9°
2°
Nov
4°
-2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)