Toronto in July

Hot and humid; festivals.

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

July 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 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °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.

• Canada Day check

  1 July (statutory holiday) · Waterfront and Nathan Phillips Square

  Fireworks and crowds; some shops closed.

• Toronto Caribbean Carnival (check)

  Late Jul–early Aug

  A large parade and festival on the lakeshore; hotels book early.

Crowds · Canada overall

High

Prices · Canada overall

High

Canada overall: Peak season: Rockies lodging sold out, Canada Day on 1 July, Calgary Stampede. Wildfire smoke possible — check.

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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