Heavy Clouds and Heavier Coats for the 6ix
TORONTO – WEATHER REPORT – May 23, 2025 – Grab your gumboots, Toronto! It’s a grey and rainy Friday across the city, as a sluggish low-pressure system continues to dump rain over the region. With a Special Weather Statement and Weather Advisory in effect, expect more precipitation throughout the day, with an additional 10 to 20 mm of rainfall on the docket. By this evening, conditions should begin to ease from west to east—but until then, umbrellas are a must.
Currently sitting at 8.3°C at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the city is cloaked in light rain. Humidity is high at 88%, making it feel a touch cooler than the thermometer suggests. Winds are breezing in from the west-northwest at 21 km/h, with stronger gusts expected to reach up to 40 km/h by afternoon. The barometric pressure stands at 100.7 kPa and is on the rise, offering some hope for improving conditions later on.
What to Expect – Forecast Through the Weekend
Today’s Forecast:
Today remains damp and drizzly with periods of rain or drizzle, and fog patches from earlier this morning are already lifting. Expect a daytime high of 12°C, with that chilly wind making it feel brisker than it looks. The UV index sits at 2, so sunscreen can likely take the day off.
Tonight:
Rain tapers off this evening, leaving us under mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of lingering showers. Winds continue from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, with an overnight low of 8°C.
Saturday, May 24:
The weekend kicks off with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers, keeping the mood mellow. The high reaches 16°C, and winds maintain their northwest trajectory at 20 km/h, again gusting to 40. UV levels climb a bit to moderate at 5, so consider a light layer of sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors between clouds.
Sunday, May 25:
Finally, some relief! A mix of sun and cloud brings a more cheerful close to the weekend, with another pleasant high of 16°C. The evening will feature cloudy periods and a low around 9°C.
What to Wear – Fashion Forecast
For today’s damp and breezy conditions, waterproof footwear and a sturdy raincoat are non-negotiables. A windbreaker with a hood will serve you better than a flimsy umbrella, especially with gusty winds in the forecast. As temperatures hover in the single digits this morning, don’t shy away from a cozy sweater underneath.
Looking to the weekend, layers are your friend. With cool mornings and modest daytime highs, a light jacket or fleece will be comfortable for Saturday’s lingering showers, while Sunday’s sunshine invites lighter attire—think long sleeves or a breathable hoodie.
A Look Back in Weather Time
Did you know? Toronto’s historical temperature records for May 23 include a sizzling high of 31.2°C, recorded in 1964, and a chilly low of 1.2°C set in 1974. So while today’s 8.3°C might feel dreary, it’s far from our most extreme May weather!
Weather Trivia Corner – Toronto Edition
Here’s a fun fact to lighten the cloudy mood: Toronto once experienced snow in every month except July and August over the span of recorded history. So when you’re feeling soggy, just remember—it could be snowing!
