Before a cold front brings cooler autumn weather, Toronto is set to enjoy one last burst of late-summer warmth. Temperatures will soar above average, hitting 23°C on Thursday, before gradually dropping back to the seasonal norm of 17°C by the weekend.
Wednesday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. Southerly winds will help push temperatures up to 23°C, well above the usual 17°C for this time of year.
Overnight, cloudy skies and a few showers are likely, keeping temperatures at a mild 17°C, matching the typical daytime high.
Thursday will see a significant weather change as a system moves in, bringing widespread rain and possible heavier downpours. Despite the rain, temperatures will stay warm at 23°C, creating a September-like feel rather than a typical October day.
After Thursday’s rain, temperatures will start to drop noticeably. Friday will begin with morning showers giving way to clearing skies and a high of 18°C, while overnight lows dip to 8°C.
The weekend will bring a more autumnal feel, with highs of 16°C on Saturday and around 18°C on Sunday, both under partly cloudy skies. Overnight temperatures will hover around 8°C throughout.
This trend of cooler weather is set to continue into the following week, ushering in a more traditional fall climate for Toronto.
As the city transitions from a warm September to a cooler October, residents are advised to prepare for a return to sweater weather after Thursday’s rain.
