From Freezing Mornings to Flurry-Filled Forecasts, Toronto’s Weather Keeps You Guessing
Current Conditions and Today’s Forecast
Toronto’s waking up to a crisp and clear spring morning—though it sure feels more like February than April. As of 5:00 AM EDT at Pearson International Airport, it’s a chilly -7.2°C, with a wind chill of -12°C thanks to a steady west-southwest breeze at 11 km/h. Humidity sits at 80%, the skies are clear, visibility is a full 24 kilometres, and barometric pressure is rising at 102.3 kPa—a sign that fair weather is attempting to hold on… for now.
Today’s forecast sees increasing cloudiness throughout the morning. Winds will pick up as the day goes on, shifting to the west and accelerating to 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h by early afternoon. Despite the clouds and wind, temperatures will rise to a respectable 6°C, with a morning wind chill still feeling like -8°C. The UV index will climb to 5, so don’t forget those sunglasses and a dab of SPF—yes, even in April, and even with cloud cover.
Tonight and Tomorrow: Spring Throws in a Surprise
Tonight will see some clearing later in the evening, and winds will taper off to around 15 km/h. The low dips to -1°C, with a light wind chill near -3°C—relatively mild compared to this morning’s frosty wake-up.
Thursday, however, is where things get interesting. The day starts out cloudy, and by midday, snow is expected to begin falling. That will transition into a slushy mix of rain and snow during the afternoon as temperatures hover around a high of 5°C. Winds will swing northeast at 20 km/h and gust up to 40 km/h, making the day feel a bit blustery. Morning wind chills will once again dip to around -6°C.
Thursday night brings more unsettled weather, with flurries or rain showers continuing and a low of +1°C.
Looking ahead to Friday, the city stays under cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers and a high of 6°C. Friday night stays the same, with a low of +3°C.
Weekend Outlook: A Gentle Warming Trend
Saturday doesn’t clear up much, with clouds sticking around and another 30% chance of showers. The high will reach 9°C, and overnight we dip to +3°C again.
But by Sunday, there’s a break in the clouds! Expect a mix of sun and cloud and a pleasant high of 12°C—our best chance yet at a proper spring day. Sunday night stays partly cloudy with another mild low of +3°C.
Historic Weather Tidbit
On April 9th, Toronto has seen everything from daffodil-level warmth to downright winter throwbacks. The record high was 23.4°C in 1977—practically T-shirt weather—while the record low hit a biting -10.6°C in 1980. This morning’s -7°C isn’t breaking records, but it’s still a bold move for a city in mid-spring.
What to Wear
Dress in layers with a solid spring jacket, gloves for the morning chill, and a scarf if you’re out early. A windproof layer will be your best friend this afternoon when the gusts start picking up. Keep an umbrella on standby tomorrow—your Thursday could be soggy and slushy.
Weather Trivia: The Toronto Teeter
Toronto’s location between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment makes it a prime candidate for rapid weather changes in spring. Cold nights, warm days, and surprise snowfalls? Just another day in the 6ix.
