Month guide · Toronto · Canada
Toronto in July
What July is really like in Toronto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Toronto. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms; the islands, beaches and patios are at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Toronto: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (24°C (75°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:50
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:57
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot and humid, with long days, lake beaches, the islands and festivals such as Pride, the Caribbean Carnival and the CNE.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Canada Day — fireworks and events citywide (1 July)
- Summerlicious — prix-fixe restaurant menus (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Toronto Harbour
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry to Ward's Island in the morning, walk or cycle west along the boardwalk, and return from Centre Island or Hanlan's Point at sunset for skyline photos.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Kensington Market
Kensington Market
A tangle of streets west of Spadina Avenue, Kensington Market mixes vintage clothing shops, cheese and spice stores and food counters from Jamaica, El Salvador, Portugal and beyond, in Victorian houses painted every colour.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Photo spot
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Park · High Park
High Park
Take Line 2 to High Park station and walk south through the park to Grenadier Pond and the zoo.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
Landmark · Downtown
Nathan Phillips Square
The square in front of New City Hall — two curved towers by Viljo Revell, opened in 1965 — holds the illuminated Toronto sign and a reflecting pool that becomes a free skating rink in winter, with concerts and markets in summer.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 18°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Toronto?
One of the best months to visit Toronto, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Toronto?
It is one of the best months to visit Toronto. Hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms; the islands, beaches and patios are at their busiest.
+How warm is Toronto in July?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Toronto in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.