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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Toronto are June, July, August and September. In January, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
-5°C
Rainfall
27 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Toronto is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around -5°C with about 27mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Toronto in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Eglinton station
Eglinton is a Toronto subway station serving Line 1 Yonge–University and Line 5 Eglinton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located on Eglinton Avenue, it is located in the centre of the
Yonge–Eglinton
Yonge–Eglinton is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, centred around the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. It is the central section of Midtown Toronto, on
Canada Square (Toronto)
Canada Square is a complex of three interconnected office buildings located at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, including a small shopping concourse. The two main to
Eglinton, Ontario
Eglinton was a small farming village in York County, Ontario, Canada, located at what is today the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. It was first settled in the ear
Eglinton Park
Eglinton Park is a public park located in the North Toronto neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a few blocks west of the Eglinton Subway Station. It is bounded on the south
Local food tour of Toronto
Taste the signature dishes of Toronto.

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Toronto in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Toronto?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Toronto's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Toronto in January?+

Expect average temperatures around -5°C. Rainfall averages about 27mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Toronto in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Toronto in January?+

Popular things to do include Eglinton station, Yonge–Eglinton, Canada Square (Toronto) and Eglinton, Ontario. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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