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Toronto in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Toronto. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Crisp, often sunny days and autumn colour in the ravines and High Park; ideal for walking and day trips to Niagara or Algonquin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Toronto: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (21°C (70°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:31
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:34
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). September is warm and busy with the film festival; October brings crisp days and red maples, and November turns grey and cold.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Thanksgiving — Canadian holiday (second Monday of October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Don Mills
Aga Khan Museum
Opened in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum presents the arts of Muslim civilisations from Spain to China — manuscripts, ceramics, textiles and scientific instruments — in a white granite building by Fumihiko Maki, set in formal gardens with reflecting pools.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Garden · Garden District
Allan Gardens Conservatory
Visit during the winter or spring flower shows, when the greenhouses are at their most colourful.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Landmark · Entertainment District
CN Tower
At 553 metres, the CN Tower was the world's tallest free-standing structure for more than 30 years after it opened in 1976.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
- Photo spot
Historic site · Distillery District
Distillery District
Visit on a weekday in the winter-village season; weekend evenings are extremely crowded.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Shopping
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Toronto?
It is one of the best months to visit Toronto. Crisp, often sunny days and autumn colour in the ravines and High Park; ideal for walking and day trips to Niagara or Algonquin.
+How warm is Toronto in October?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Toronto in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.