Best Time to Visit CN Tower
Best time to visit CN Tower: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit CN Tower
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in CN Tower month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 19° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 19° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 43° | 29° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 38° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 49° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 60° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 81° | 66° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 63° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 47° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 36° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 27° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How CN Tower compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against CN Tower.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Market | 1 mi | 49°F | about the same | 34 in |
| Distillery District | 1 mi | 49°F | about the same | 34 in |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | 12 mi | 49°F | about the same | 33 in |
| Niagara Falls, Ontario | 41 mi | 51°F | +33°F warmer | 39 in |
| Niagara Falls | 42 mi | 50°F | about the same | 41 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
CN Tower is a tourist attraction in Toronto. CN Tower is a landmark known for the 553 metre observation tower.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in CN Tower with partly cloudy. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 56°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit CN Tower is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 6.3°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in CN Tower today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in CN Tower right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:20 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 69° / 58°
Overcast · 1% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 77° / 64°
Light drizzle · 15% rain · wind 15 mph
Things to do in CN Tower
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around CN Tower.
Quick facts about CN Tower
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 43°38′33.4″N 79°23′13.6″W (43.6426, -79.3871) |
| Known for | the 553 metre observation tower |
| Local time | 12:20 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is CN Tower?
CN Tower is a tourist attraction in Toronto. Its coordinates are 43.6426, -79.3871. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in CN Tower right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 83% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit CN Tower?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in CN Tower, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is CN Tower in?
CN Tower observes America/Toronto (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:20 PM.
What is the nearest airport to CN Tower?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 12 mi away and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 305 mi away.
What are the top things to do in CN Tower?
Popular options include Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Algonquin Provincial Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
