Today’s Forecast for Toronto
Good morning, Toronto! As of 7:00 AM EDT, it’s already a warm and toasty 16.2°C at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The skies are mostly cloudy, but the warm breeze coming from the south-southwest at 18 km/h (gusting up to 31 km/h) is hinting at a lively day ahead. Visibility is good at 24 kilometres, and the barometric pressure sits at 101.1 kPa — though it’s falling, suggesting stormier weather is on the way. Humidity is a comfortable 45%, which won’t last long once those showers roll in!
Today’s forecast promises some excitement: mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers this morning, but by this afternoon, there’s a 70% chance of showers or thunderstorms. There’s even a risk of a thunderstorm this morning — spring’s mood swings are in full force! Winds will pick up speed, swinging southwest at 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h. The high today will soar to a balmy 24°C, feeling more like 29°C with the humidex. With a UV index of 7 (high), you’ll need both your umbrella and your sunscreen today — spring in Toronto at its finest!
Tonight and Tomorrow: Cooling Off, Finally
Tonight, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers this evening and still a risk of thunderstorms early on. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest around 20 km/h later tonight. The temperature will plunge to a much chillier +2°C — quite a swing after today’s summer-like warmth.
Wednesday, April 30th, brings some calm after the storm. The skies will clear in the morning, and temperatures will reach a more seasonable 13°C — although it’ll stay cooler at about 8°C closer to Lake Ontario thanks to those stubborn lake breezes. The UV index drops to 1, considered low, so you can take a little break from constant sunscreen duty.
Wednesday night will turn cloudy again with a low around 6°C.
Looking Ahead: Rain, Rain, and Maybe More Rain
Thursday, May 1st, will be cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and a high of 13°C. Thursday night continues the wet trend with steady showers and a low near 10°C. Friday brings more clouds and a 60% chance of showers with a high of 13°C — perfect weather for your favourite raincoat. Friday night should dry out slightly with cloudy periods and a 30% chance of leftover showers, and a low of +5°C.
Historic Highs and Lows for April 29
Toronto’s weather history for April 29th gives us some real range: the warmest was a sizzling 27.8°C in 1952, while the chilliest dipped to a cool -2.2°C back in 1971. Today’s high of 24°C certainly puts us closer to the record-breaking side!
What to Wear?
Today calls for a lightweight outfit — think shorts or breathable pants and a t-shirt — but don’t forget a light rain jacket or a quick-dry umbrella for those thunderstorms. Tonight, you’ll want a sweater or light jacket ready when temperatures crash down. Mother Nature seems to have hit the “fast forward” button on seasons today!
Toronto Weather Trivia
Did you know? Toronto’s location between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment creates a “lake breeze front,” which can spark thunderstorms almost out of nowhere — perfect for dramatic, cinematic spring afternoons like today!
