Winds Ease Off as Temperatures Head Toward a Modest High of 12°C
Toronto’s morning feels as subdued as the post-Game 5 mood, with a chilly 2.4°C observed at 6:00 AM from Pearson International Airport. The sky is mostly cloudy for now, but conditions are set to brighten as we head into the day. A northwest wind at 20 km/h—gusting to 40—adds a biting chill to the air, though it’s expected to lighten as the morning progresses. The barometric pressure is at a stable 102.1 kPa and on the rise, and humidity stands at 72%, just enough to make that cold feel a little sharper.
The forecast for today calls for a mix of sun and cloud, clearing through the morning. We’ll see temperatures reach a high of 12°C, with a very high UV index of 8—so don’t be fooled by the cooler temps; sunscreen is still a smart move. Tonight remains pleasant under clear skies that turn partly cloudy near midnight, with a low of 5°C.
Thursday brings mainly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon, ramping up to steady showers by late afternoon. There’s also a risk of a thunderstorm rolling in just in time for the commute home. Winds will pick up from the east at 30 km/h gusting to 50, keeping things breezy and cool with a high of 12°C. Thursday night continues with showers and a low of 11°C.
Friday is looking soggy, with a 70% chance of showers and a high of 15°C. Showers taper slightly overnight with a low of 5°C. As we head into Saturday, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers and a high of 10°C.
On this day in Toronto’s climate history, the record high was a balmy 28.0°C back in 2002, while the record low bottomed out at -3.3°C in 1963. Today’s weather sits comfortably between those extremes, giving us a rather average late-April feel—even if spring is still acting a bit moody.
Wardrobe Wisdom: It’s a layering kind of day. A jacket and light gloves won’t be overkill early on, especially with the gusty morning winds. Come afternoon, you might be able to get away with just a light sweater—just don’t forget that UV protection!
Weather Trivia Time!
Toronto has seen snow in May, but how about this? The city holds the record for the greatest 1-day rainfall in May with 68.2 mm on May 12, 2000—now that’s a soaker to remember!
