When to go · Canada
Best Time to Visit Canada
Canada is best in September, August and July. It's a tropical country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
Go now
September, August, July
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, May, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, February
Hottest is August (26°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Canada. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Hottest Aug (26°C)
Wettest Nov (296mm)
Hottest Jul (25°C)
Hottest Aug (26°C)
Wettest Jan (238mm)
Wettest Nov (194mm)
Hottest Aug (25°C)
Hottest Aug (23°C)
Hottest Jul (27°C)
Wettest Jun (199mm)
Hottest Aug (26°C)
Hottest Aug (26°C)
Canada month by month
Normals for Toronto, Canada's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -7° | ok | |
| February | 1° | -8° | think twice | |
| March | 6° | -3° | ok | |
| April | 11° | 3° | ok | |
| May | 18° | 8° | ok | |
| June | 24° | 15° | ok | |
| July | 26° | 17° | go now | |
| August | 26° | 17° | go now | |
| September | 22° | 14° | go now | |
| October | 16° | 9° | ok | |
| November | 8° | 1° | ok | |
| December | 4° | -2° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.