Situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (part of the Great Lakes system), Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, its latitude is very close to that of northern California. As a result, Toronto has a surprisingly moderate climate - with the warmest springs and summers in Canada. Click here for detailed weather information.

Summer
Summers in Toronto can be quite warm and fairly humid. Midsummer temperatures range 61-81 F/16-27 C, with quite a few days in the 90s F/32-35 C. As a result, the beaches, parks and patios are packed all summer long.

What to pack: Sunscreen. As for clothes, anything goes in the summer in Toronto - from shorts & sandals to jeans and sundresses - but take note: shirts & shoes are mandatory at most dining and retail establishments.

Average temperatures

	°C	°F
Jan	-4.9	23.2
Feb	-4.9	23.2
Mar	-0.5	31.1
Apr	6.2	43.2
May	12.4	54.3
Jun	17.9	64.2
Jul	21.0	69.8
Aug	20.1	68.2
Sep	16.0	60.8
Oct	9.5	49.1
Nov	3.4	38.1
Dec	-2.4	27.7