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Weather in Toronto
Compared to other Canadian cities, Toronto’s weather is moderate thanks to its nearness to the Great Lakes and its relative southerly location, with warm and humid summers and cold winters.
The climate is catalogued as semi-continental with very notorious seasonal variations. Toronto is sited on the shores of Lake Ontario, which helps to maintain a warm environment. However, in winters, between December and March, the temperature is always below freezing and there are heavy snowfalls that occasionally shut down Toronto for some days.
Late spring and summer, between June to September, are considered the best time of the year, despite of the high humid concentration. In this time Toronto enjoys a fairly sunny climate. Fall is also an excellent season because its temperature is less extreme than summer or winter, with cool nights and mild days.
Precipitation is distributed all over the year. Summer is the wettest time and winter has the biggest falling during thunderstorms. Sometimes Toronto has short periods of dry weather. The average rainfall is between 15 cm (4 in) to 27 cm (11 in) per month including snowfall.
An environmental preoccupation is the smog of the city, produced to the high number of factories and industrial plants located on the contiguous regions. But the air quality of the metropolis (considered “moderate”) is in general, much better than other cities of Canada and the United States.
The average temperature in January ranges from -8°C to -1°C (18°F to 30°F) while in July is from 18°C to 27°C (64°F to 80°F).
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When to Go
The climate of Toronto is comparable to New York. So, late spring and early autumn are the most agreeable times to go. Summer is the busiest tourist period, but the vitality of the city extends throughout the year.
Toronto's buildings and public services are well provided with air-conditioned in summer, and heated machines in winter. In the coldest months (January and February) there are special reductions in hotels and malls.
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