May · Canada
Best time to visit Toronto in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Toronto in May
Average temperature 13°C, 41 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.1/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Toronto scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 13°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
CN Tower skyline, lakefront trails, and multicultural food streets peak May through September.
May in Toronto tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Toronto at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Toronto in May?
- In May, Toronto averages 13°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Toronto?
- May earns a 9.1/10 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 May?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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