Toronto in August

Hot; busy waterfront.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm; film festival crowds early in the month.
• OctoberGreatCool and clear; autumn colour.
• MayGreatMild; patios open.
• JuneGreatWarm; long evenings.

• TorontoHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Ontario and Great Lakes, Canada · Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Algonquinhot

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

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.

• Toronto Caribbean Carnival check

  Late July to early August (check) · Lakeshore and downtown

  A large parade; hotels book early.

• Canadian National Exhibition (CNE, check)

  Mid-Aug–Labour Day

  A fair at Exhibition Place; busy transit.

Crowds · Canada overall

High

Prices · Canada overall

High

Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Toronto, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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