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Toronto in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Toronto. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Mild, green and pleasant, with patios opening and the islands coming back to life after winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Toronto: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with April (12°C (54°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:35
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Slow to arrive: March is often slushy, April changeable and May mild, green and pleasant, with cherry blossoms in between.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
- Doors Open Toronto — free access to notable buildings (usually late May)
- Victoria Day fireworks (the Monday before 25 May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Yorkville
Royal Ontario Museum
Start with the dinosaur gallery before school groups arrive, then pick two or three other galleries rather than trying to see everything.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Gallery · Grange Park
Art Gallery of Ontario
The AGO holds one of North America's larger art collections, strong on Canadian painting, including the Group of Seven and Indigenous artists, alongside European works and the Thomson Collection.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Market · Old Town
St. Lawrence Market
Come hungry on a weekday morning or early on Saturday, before the lunchtime crowds.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Castle · The Annex
Casa Loma
Financier Sir Henry Pellatt built this Gothic Revival castle between 1911 and 1914, complete with towers, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel to the stables and a glass-domed conservatory.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May 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 June–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Toronto?
It is one of the best months to visit Toronto. Mild, green and pleasant, with patios opening and the islands coming back to life after winter.
+How warm is Toronto in May?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Toronto in May?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.