April could be a good time to visit Toronto, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +10°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in April. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 80 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Toronto
Average weather
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+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Toronto has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Toronto in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Toronto for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +14°C with a maximum of +27°C and a minimum of -4°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +10°C.
Is Toronto warm or cold in April?
Toronto is typically cool in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Toronto:
Water temperature in Toronto in April
Water in Toronto in April is Cold. It varies from +1°C to +5°C, with an average of +3°C.The air temperature averaging +10°C is higher than the water temperature.
In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Toronto are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +22°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +1°C.
Can you swim in Toronto in April?
We would not recommend swimming in Toronto in April, the water is very cold (+3°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Toronto in April
Toronto weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+4°C
+10°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
-23°C
-10°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+22°C
+27°C
+33°C
Rainfall
43 mm
80 mm
77 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+2°C
+3°C
+6°C
Humidity
69%
67%
68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
8
Cloudy days
10
8
8
Rainy days
6
12
13
Snowy days
8
3
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +10°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 80 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 5 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Toronto in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Toronto is gradually decreasing during April, going from 8 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Toronto based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 153 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Toronto wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 93 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Toronto based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Toronto?
This is the weather in Toronto in April 2023:
1 April
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+15°C
2 April
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+3°C
3 April
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+13°C
4 April
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+11°C
5 April
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+12°C
6 April
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+12°C
7 April
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+9°C
8 April
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+6°C
9 April
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+10°C
10 April
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+16°C
11 April
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+23°C
12 April
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+27°C
13 April
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+27°C
14 April
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+27°C
15 April
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+22°C
16 April
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+22°C
17 April
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+18°C
18 April
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+5°C
19 April
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+9°C
20 April
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+9°C
21 April
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+17°C
22 April
🌧️
+13°C
23 April
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+10°C
24 April
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+8°C
25 April
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+10°C
26 April
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+8°C
27 April
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+11°C
28 April
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+12°C
29 April
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+10°C
30 April
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+10°C
In April 2023 Toronto had 12 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Toronto climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Toronto in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2012 (+15°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 432 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1271 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Toronto in April:
Is April a good time to visit Toronto?
It’s always a good time to visit Toronto, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Toronto in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Toronto in April?
Swimming in Toronto in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Toronto rainy in April?
Toronto is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Toronto in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Toronto in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Toronto, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.