A Cold Morning, but Sunshine and Showers on the Way

Toronto starts chilly at -4°C, but sunshine and warmer days up to 13°C are ahead, with showers expected this weekend. Stay dry and dress accordingly!

Toronto wakes up to a chilly start this Thursday morning, with temperatures hovering at -3.6°C and a brisk north wind at 14 km/h making it feel more like -9°C. The sky is mostly cloudy, and the humidity is at 65%, with a falling barometric pressure of 101.5 kPa—a sign that changes are coming.

Despite the frosty morning, today will warm up to 8°C, with light winds up to 15 km/h and a UV index of 5 (moderate), so don’t forget your sunglasses! Tonight, the skies will clear up a bit, with a low of 0°C.

Warming Trend into the Weekend, but Rain Looms

Friday brings even better news, with mainly sunny skies and a mild high of 11°C. The night will be partly cloudy, with a low of 6°C. If you’ve been missing springtime temperatures, Saturday won’t disappoint, climbing to 13°C—but there’s a 60% chance of showers, so keep an umbrella handy. The rain turns more persistent by Saturday night with showers continuing into Sunday.

Sunday itself will be a wet one, with a high of 9°C, followed by a cloudy night as temperatures drop sharply to -4°C. Monday brings a return to mixed skies, with a high of 4°C, and Monday night will be partly cloudy with a low of -1°C.

What to Wear?

If you’re heading out this morning, bundle up! A warm coat, gloves, and a hat will keep you comfortable in that chilly wind. By the afternoon, a lighter jacket will do the trick. As we approach the weekend, rain gear will be your best friend—waterproof boots and a sturdy umbrella will save you from the expected downpours.

Toronto Weather Trivia!

Did you know that the warmest March 13 in Toronto’s history hit a balmy 20.6°C back in 1990? Meanwhile, the coldest on record plunged to -19.4°C in 1896! Today’s temperatures may feel chilly, but at least we’re not in 19th-century deep freeze territory!