January · Canada
Best time to visit Toronto in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Toronto in January
Average temperature -2°C, 56 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Toronto scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
CN Tower skyline, lakefront trails, and multicultural food streets peak May through September.
January in Toronto — off-season conditions
January averages -2°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 56 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Toronto in January?
- In January, Toronto averages -2°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Toronto?
- January earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Toronto in January?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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