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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 situated in the centre of th
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
Avenue station
Avenue is an underground Toronto subway station on Line 5 Eglinton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The station is located on Eglinton Avenue between Avenue Road and Highbourne Road. I
Local food tour of Toronto
Taste the signature dishes of Toronto.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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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, Avenue station and Local food tour of Toronto. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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