Province in Canada

Ontario Travel Guide

Ontario travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 27°F now🕔 8:05 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 15.6 million

Active alerts for Ontario

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 21°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 18°F (-8°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 31: freezing overnight, 29°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Ontario is a province in Canada. Ontario is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 15.6 million. The capital is Toronto.

Right now it is 27°F (-3°C) in Ontario with clear. It feels like 18°F. Today runs from 21°F to 36°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Ontario is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. February, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 77°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.

The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 587 mi away. Nearby highlights include CN Tower and Algonquin Provincial Park.

In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 36°F is 15.5°F below the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Ontario today at 9.9/10. Overnight lows near 21°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Ontario

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 51°15′13.7″N 85°19′23.5″W (51.2538, -85.3232)

Weather in Ontario right now

🌙
27°F
Clear · feels like 18°F
Humidity43%
Wind5 mph WNW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 20 mi
Air quality34 · Good
Sunrise8:24 AM
Sunset6:25 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:05 PM, Oct 26 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 21°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 18°F (-8°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 31: freezing overnight, 29°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

☁️ 48° / 29°

Overcast · 3% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

☁️ 48° / 36°

Overcast · 16% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about Ontario

TypeProvince
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates51°15′13.7″N 85°19′23.5″W (51.2538, -85.3232)
CapitalToronto
Population15.600.000
Area415.598 sq mi
Time zoneAmerica/Toronto
Local time8:05 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

Things to do in Ontario

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Ontario.

Best time to visit Ontario

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Ontario

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZ587 miToronto

Cities in Ontario

3 cities mapped in this atlas

State and provincial parks in Ontario

1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Explore Ontario

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Travel Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ontario?

Ontario is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 51.2538, -85.3232. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Ontario right now?

It is currently 27°F (-3°C) with clear. Humidity is 43% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ontario?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Ontario, which has a subarctic climate. February, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ontario in?

Ontario observes America/Toronto (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:05 PM.

How many people live in Ontario?

Ontario has a population of approximately 15.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Ontario?

The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 587 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Ontario?

Popular options include CN Tower and Algonquin Provincial Park.

What places are in Ontario?

Ontario covers 4 places in this atlas, including Ottawa, Toronto, Algonquin Provincial Park and Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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