Best time to visit
Best time to visit Canada
Our pick: September and OctoberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Dec–Feb, May, Sep–Oct. Busy and pricier: Jun–Aug. Quiet: Mar–Apr, Nov.
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Canada's summer, from June to September, is the time for the Rockies, lakes and road trips. Autumn colour peaks in the east in late September and October. Winters are long and very cold, but great for skiing.
Month by month in Toronto
- J-3°
- F-3°
- M1°
- A6°
- M11°
- J18°
- J22°
- A22°
- S18°
- O12°
- N5°
- D0°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Book Banff and Jasper accommodation months ahead for July and August.
Stay and do
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Questions people ask
When is fall foliage in Canada?
Late September to mid-October in Ontario and Quebec, a little earlier further north.
What is the warmest month in Toronto?
July, averaging 22°C. The coolest is January, at -3°C.
When is peak season in Canada?
Jun–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Dec–Feb, May, Sep–Oct.