Toronto weather in January
January in Toronto: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Toronto · #541 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Toronto climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 cm / 11.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Toronto in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Toronto?
- January in Toronto: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Toronto on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Toronto in January?
- In January, Toronto averages a daily high of -0.4°C and a low of -6.2°C, with about 68.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Toronto in January?
- Toronto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Toronto in January?
- Toronto sees roughly 29.9 cm of snowfall in January.