What to pack for Toronto

Month-by-month weather, dress code, and packing essentials for Toronto, Canada.

• January: -7–-1°C. Dress: Serious winter dress. Torontonians wear proper insulated coats, not fashion jackets.. Pack: Insulated winter parka, Thermal base layers, Waterproof insulated boots, Hat, gloves and scarf, Type A/B plug adapter.
• February: -7–0°C. Dress: Serious winter dress. The coldest stretch of the year runs into mid-February.. Pack: Insulated winter parka, Thermal base layers, Waterproof insulated boots, Hat, gloves and scarf, Lip balm and moisturiser.
• March: -3–5°C. Dress: Winter coat still needed, but lighter layers work by month end. Slush is the main hazard.. Pack: Warm coat, Waterproof boots, Layers, Gloves, Compact umbrella.
• April: 3–12°C. Dress: Transitional layers. The weather swings dramatically week to week.. Pack: Mid-weight jacket, Layers, Waterproof shoes, Compact umbrella.
• May: 9–19°C. Dress: Smart-casual; mild spring.. Pack: Light jacket, Walking shoes, SPF, Compact umbrella.
• June: 14–24°C. Dress: Casual-to-smart; locals dress style-conscious.. Pack: Walking shoes, Light rain jacket, Layers (evenings cool), SPF.
• July: 18–27°C. Dress: Casual-to-smart; warmer + slightly more humid.. Pack: Light layers, SPF, Walking shoes, Light rain layer.
• August: 17–26°C. Dress: Smart-casual; warm summer.. Pack: Light layers, SPF, Walking shoes.
• September: 14–21°C. Dress: Smart casual layers. Warm afternoons, noticeably cooler evenings.. Pack: Light jacket, Layers, Walking shoes, Compact umbrella, Sunglasses.
• October: 8–14°C. Dress: Layers and a warmer jacket. Autumn colour peaks mid-month and evenings turn cold.. Pack: Warm jacket, Layers, Walking shoes, Compact umbrella, Light scarf.
• November: 3–7°C. Dress: Winter coat weather. Grey, wet and dark by 5pm.. Pack: Warm waterproof coat, Layers, Waterproof shoes, Gloves, Compact umbrella.
• December: -3–2°C. Dress: Full winter dress. Snow is normal and the wind off the lake makes it feel colder.. Pack: Insulated winter parka, Thermal base layers, Waterproof insulated boots, Hat, gloves and scarf, Type A/B plug adapter.

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