Verdict: Tough month
Toronto Weather in January
January is deep-winter territory in Toronto — daily highs around 0°C (32°F) and lows near -6°C (21°F). Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Toronto outside January.
Average high
0°C / 32°F
Average low
-6°C / 21°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
82 mm
What to pack for Toronto in January
- Full winter kit — insulated coat, gloves, warm hat
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January 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)