Toronto Forecast – Rain Rolls On, But a Break Is in Sight This Weekend
Early Morning Umbrella Alert: Rain and Gusts Begin the Day
Toronto, ON – Thursday, May 22, 2025: It’s a soggy start to the day in the GTA, as light rain falls steadily over Pearson International Airport. As of 5:00 AM, the temperature is 7.4°C, with a dew point of 6.8°C and humidity at 96% — it’s damp, chilly, and not exactly patio weather. The wind is coming in from the northeast at 23 km/h, gusting up to 38 km/h, giving umbrellas a hard time and commuters a reason to grumble. Visibility is reduced to 5 km, so drivers — keep those headlights on. The barometric pressure is at 100.2 kPa and falling, indicating that this low-pressure system isn’t done with us just yet.
Expect periods of rain throughout the day, adding 10 to 15 mm to already-soggy sidewalks. Winds will lighten as the morning progresses, but don’t expect to ditch your raincoat — the skies will stay gloomy, and the high will only reach 11°C. The UV index is just 2, so sun protection is low on the priority list today.
Evening Showers Stick Around
Tonight, the pattern continues with periods of rain adding another 5 mm, and the temperature holding steady near 8°C. It’ll be a mild night, temperature-wise, but still very much an umbrella affair.
Friday: More Rain, a Bit Warmer, and Some Wind Shifts
Friday doesn’t bring much relief — periods of rain continue, with 10 to 15 mm expected. Winds will shift to come from the west at 20 km/h, becoming light by the afternoon. The high bumps up slightly to 12°C, but the UV index stays low at 2. Friday night may offer a brief break from the steady rain, but cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers remain, along with a low of 8°C.
Weekend Outlook: Cloudy But Improving
Saturday offers a glimmer of hope, with just a 30% chance of showers under cloudy skies and a warmer high of 15°C. It’s not perfect, but a definite improvement. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 7°C.
Sunday is the real winner — a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 18°C. After days of drizzle, the chance to enjoy a mostly dry, mild spring day is more than welcome. Sunday night holds onto cloudy periods with a low of 8°C, but no rain is currently in the forecast for that stretch.
What to Wear?
Today is the trench coat and waterproof footwear kind of day. You’ll want a windproof umbrella (preferably one that can survive 38 km/h gusts) and warm, layered clothing to fight the damp chill. Friday and Saturday are similar, but by Sunday, you can safely ditch the rain gear — at least for a while.
Historic Temperatures for May 22
On this day in Toronto’s weather history, the record high hit 32.0°C, while the record low dropped to a chilly 1.1°C. Today’s 7°C start and high of 11°C fall well below average — so if you’re wondering why you’re shivering in May, it’s not your imagination.
Toronto Weather Trivia
Toronto might be Canada’s largest city, but that doesn’t make it immune to days-long stretches of spring showers. Fun fact: the GTA receives more total annual rainfall than notoriously rainy Vancouver — it just comes in fewer but heavier bursts. Like this one!
