Toronto · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 59°F, low 47°F. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
59° / 47°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
14 mph
What October feels like in Toronto
Sunrise
07:33
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:33
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
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 October
The kit for October in Toronto: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-13° avg high
+4 rain days
Toronto in September →
October
59°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+13° avg high
+2 rain days
Toronto in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Toronto in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Toronto in October?+
Average high 59°F, average low 47°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Toronto?+
Compared to September (avg high 72°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 46°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Toronto in October?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in October, on average.