What to pack for Toronto in January
- serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
- waterproof boots — snow is likely
Humidity averages 74%; max daily wind around 23 km/h. Snow falls on about 5.5 days.
How January compares
Best months in Toronto: May–September. See the full best time to visit Toronto guide.
Toronto in January: the details
In January, Toronto sees average daytime highs of 0°C (32°F) and overnight lows of -7°C (20°F). Rainfall totals roughly 79 mm across 9.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 4.3 hours per day with 9.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 74%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the 6th-wettest in Toronto. The sunniest month is July (12.6 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F |
| Overnight low | -7°C / 20°F |
| Rainfall | 79 mm over 9.8 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day (9.1 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Travel score | 0.0 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Toronto, Canada (43.71, -79.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Toronto in January?
Daytime highs in Toronto in January average 0°C (32°F); nights drop to about -7°C.
Does it rain in Toronto in January?
Expect around 9.8 rainy days and 79 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Toronto?
January is a challenging month to visit Toronto — consider May–September instead. Overall travel score: 0.0/10. The best months are May–September.
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