A Touch of Fog, a Chance of Showers, and a Leap to 17°C Today in the 6ix
TORONTO, ON – WEATHER REPORT – Toronto is stepping into Thursday with a soft-focus lens—misty skies, warm(ish) temps, and a gentle SSE breeze at 6 km/h. It’s currently 4.9°C at Pearson International Airport, with visibility down to just 1.2 km thanks to that 100% humidity. Yes, folks, your hair might betray you before the skies clear.
The barometric pressure sits at 100.5 kPa but is falling, hinting at a little instability before Mother Nature decides to brighten up our day. Rain is on its way out this morning, followed by a 60 percent chance of lingering showers, but don’t hang up your sunglasses just yet—clearing is expected near noon.
Warm Winds Whip In Just in Time for Lunch
By midday, winds will shift from the south to the west and kick things up a notch—expect 30 km/h gusting to 60, the kind that makes umbrellas a risky investment. The high today will soar to 17°C in most parts of the city, although if you’re lakeside, you’ll cap out around a cooler 12°C. Either way, it’s a fine afternoon to dust off that spring jacket and pretend it’s patio season.
UV index is climbing to a “high” level 6, so even with the morning gloom, sunscreen might not be the worst idea if you’re out and about after lunch.
Tonight: A Breezy Chill with Just a Few Clouds
As the sun dips, skies will remain mostly clear. Winds from the northwest will stay brisk—30 km/h gusting to 50—but temperatures will dip only to +1°C, so it’s still fairly mild for early April. Friday promises a bright start with clearing skies and a high of 12°C. Winds will settle down to a calm breeze by late morning.
Friday night brings a 30 percent chance of showers under partly cloudy skies, and a low of +4°C. Saturday turns soggy again, with a 70 percent chance of rain and a daytime high of 9°C, followed by more showers in the evening. Sunday stays grey with a high of 7°C, and the night may even toss in a flurry or two with temperatures dropping to -3°C. Just Toronto things.
Dress Code: Layers with Options
Today’s outfit should be as flexible as Toronto’s spring weather. Waterproof jacket in the morning, sunglasses and a lighter layer by noon, and something wind-resistant by the afternoon. And maybe toss an umbrella in your bag for good luck—though it may end up inside-out.
Historic Weather Nugget for Toronto
On this date, Toronto has flirted with both extremes. The record high for April 3rd is a summery 23.5°C (set in 1963), while the chilliest low was a frosty -13.9°C back in 1923. Today’s high of 17°C is sitting pretty right in that “almost patio weather” sweet spot.
