Toronto in July

When to go

July is high summer in Toronto. Environment and Climate Change Canada's most recent normals for the Toronto City station list the month's typical highs and lows, its rain days and the many days when the humidex runs high, so plan shade and water for afternoons outdoors and check the forecast close to your dates. Canada Day, on the first of the month, is one of Ontario's public holidays, so check opening hours around it. Destination Toronto lists the Toronto Jazz Festival and Salsa in Toronto in July.

Trip facts

• Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991–2020 Canadian Climate Normals for the Toronto (City) station list, for July, a daily maximum of 27.0 °C, a daily minimum of 18.1 °C, 76.5 mm of precipitation, 11.7 days with at least 0.2 mm of precipitation and 20.4 days with a humidex of 30 or more. (climate.weather.gc.ca, checked 2026-10-16)
• The Ontario government's guide to the Employment Standards Act lists Canada Day among Ontario's nine public holidays and says Canada Day falls on July 1. (www.ontario.ca, checked 2026-10-16)
• Destination Toronto says that in July the Toronto Jazz Festival fills the streets with performances by international and local artists, and that July continues with Salsa in Toronto, where locals celebrate Latin culture, cuisine and music. (www.destinationtoronto.com, checked 2026-10-16)
• The Canada Border Services Agency says that, to prove identity and citizenship, regardless of age, it recommends US citizens travel with a valid passport, that they may also present documents showing their full name, date of birth and citizenship, and that documents required by the airlines may be different than what the CBSA requires upon entry. (www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 2026-10-16)
• The Canada Border Services Agency says you can make your customs and immigration declaration with Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app up to 72 hours before a flight into a participating airport, and lists Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) (Terminals 1 and 3) among them. (www.canada.ca, checked 2026-10-16)
• Toronto Pearson says that, with US Customs and Border Protection at the airport, travellers to the US can clear US customs and immigration before boarding their flight, and that for Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 passengers USCBP processing takes place from 3:30 am until 9:00 pm. (www.torontopearson.com, checked 2026-10-16)
• UP Express's Pearson Station page says the station is located in Terminal 1, directly adjacent to the Terminal Link Train connecting Terminals 1 and 3, that the trip to Union Station takes 28 minutes, and that you can pay by tapping on and off with PRESTO or a contactless debit or credit card, buying a ticket online in advance or using a ticket vending machine at the station. (www.upexpress.com, checked 2026-10-16)
• The TTC says you can pay your fare with a PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket, Interac Debit or credit card (including mobile wallet) or cash, lists an adult fare of $3.30 by Interac Debit or credit card, and says a two-hour transfer is automatically applied when you tap with a PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket or Interac Debit or credit card. (www.ttc.ca, checked 2026-10-16)
• The City of Toronto says ferries to Toronto Island run year-round from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and that from mid-April to mid-October service runs on three routes, to Centre Island, Hanlan's Point and Ward's Island. (www.toronto.ca, checked 2026-10-16)
• The City of Toronto says that, effective August 1, 2026, the temporary rate increase to 8.5 per cent for the Municipal Accommodation Tax ended, and that the MAT rate on transient accommodations is now 6 per cent. (www.toronto.ca, checked 2026-10-16)