What to know
- Toronto will see mainly sunny skies Monday, with clouds increasing late in the afternoon.
- The temperature will reach 26 C, feeling closer to 30 with the humidex.
- Air quality has improved after several days of wildfire smoke affected Toronto and much of southern Ontario.
- Showers are expected to return Tuesday following Monday’s dry conditions.
Toronto will start the week with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. After several days of smoky skies, Monday offers a welcome chance to get back outdoors.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a mainly sunny day before clouds build late in the afternoon. The temperature will climb to 26 C, while the humidex will make it feel closer to 30.
South winds will increase to 20 km/h during the afternoon before becoming light in the evening.
Rain isn’t expected during the day. Clouds will linger into the evening before clearing near midnight. Overnight temperatures will fall to 19 C.
Anyone spending time outside should take precautions. The UV index will reach 8, which Environment Canada classifies as very high.
A break from wildfire smoke
Monday’s forecast follows a difficult stretch of weather across the Greater Toronto Area.
Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario blanketed Toronto for much of the past week. Air quality warnings remained in effect on several days, while the Air Quality Health Index reached high-risk levels.
The smoky conditions forced organizers to cancel outdoor events and disrupted recreation across the city. Health officials also urged vulnerable residents to stay indoors whenever possible.
Conditions have improved since then. Changing winds pushed much of the smoke away from southern Ontario, allowing Toronto to return to more typical summer conditions. Wildfires continue to burn across northern Ontario, but their immediate impact on the city has eased.
Warm weather continues
Monday also extends Toronto’s recent run of summer warmth. Daytime highs have regularly reached the mid-20s throughout July, while humidity has often made it feel even warmer.
The dry weather won’t stick around for long, however. Environment Canada expects showers on Tuesday, followed by a chance of showers Wednesday. Sunshine is forecast to return later in the week.
