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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Canada Perspective Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

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Plan for a mild but unsettled day across southern Ontario, with a mix of sun and cloud and a chance of late-afternoon showers near Lake Ontario. The live conditions above show current readings for Toronto and surrounding communities.

What is the weather like across the region today?

Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area are seeing a seasonable morning with temperatures near 6°C, rising to a high of 11°C by mid-afternoon. In Brampton and Mississauga, the cloud cover is thicker, with a 40 per cent chance of rain after 3 p.m. Winds are light from the southwest at 15 km/h, shifting to the west this evening. For those checking a weather today Brampton or weather today Mississauga forecast, expect similar conditions: a dry start, then a few light showers moving in from the lake.

How does this compare to the extended outlook?

Looking ahead, the unsettled pattern continues into tomorrow, but the weekend brings a return to sunshine and slightly cooler air. If you are searching for a toronto weather today hourly breakdown, the best window for outdoor plans is before 2 p.m. For anyone planning further ahead, a toronto weather 14 day or weather in toronto 10 days forecast shows a gradual cooling trend, with overnight lows dipping to near freezing by early next week. Across the province, weather in canada 10 days shows a similar pattern of lake-effect cloud and scattered rain for communities near the shore.

High today11°C (Toronto)
Low tonight3°C
Rain chance40% after 3 p.m.
WindSW 15 km/h
Will it snow anywhere in Canada today?

Yes, parts of the Prairies and northern British Columbia are seeing light snow today, with accumulations of 2–5 cm. For a canada weather today snow update, check the live conditions above or visit our weather warning page for alerts.

Is there a weather warning in effect for southern Ontario?

No active warnings as of this morning for the GTA. However, a special air quality statement is posted for areas near Lake Erie due to stagnant air. For the latest, see our Canada weather warnings page.

What is the best source for hourly forecasts today?

Environment and Climate Change Canada provides the official hourly data. For a user-friendly mobile view, The Weather Network Canada offers detailed toronto weather today hourly and weather today near toronto on forecasts.