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When to go · Toronto

Toronto in May

Great month. Mild; patios open.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
19°C / 9°C
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Toronto

Mild; patios open.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • TorontoHighs around 19 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 13 days
  • Ontario and Great Lakes, Canada · Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Algonquinbest weather

    Humid summers, snowy winters; late September–October foliage in Algonquin.

Spring season

Blossoms in the parks and patios open in May.

Watch: Cold and wet days in March and April.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Victoria Day weekend

    May

    A holiday weekend; shops open, hotels fill.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Medium
Prices · Canada overall
Medium

Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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