Toronto · April
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 50°F, low 35°F. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
50° / 35°F
Humidity
69%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
15 mph
What April feels like in Toronto
Sunrise
06:33
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:01
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Toronto in April
The kit for April in Toronto: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+11° avg high
+2 rain days
Toronto in March →
April
50°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: midday
vs May
-13° avg high
+2 rain days
Toronto in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Toronto in April?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Toronto in April?+
Average high 50°F, average low 35°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Toronto?+
Compared to March (avg high 40°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 63°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Toronto in April?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in April, on average.