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Toronto, Canada

Major city · Population 2.8M

Toronto is the largest city in Canada with a population of approximately 2,794,356 people as of 2026. This makes it the 127th largest city in the world, accounting for 6.71% of Canada's total population of 41.7M. Toronto is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Toronto timezone. The average annual temperature is 10.3°C with 949 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 165 meters above sea level.

Population

2,794,356

Global Rank

#127

Country Rank

#1

% of Canada

6.71%

Avg Temperature

10.3°C

Annual Rainfall

949 mm

Elevation

165 m

Timezone

America/Toronto

Toronto on the Map

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Climate in Toronto

Toronto's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Apr with 168 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-1.9°C
Jan
0°C
Feb
3.3°C
Mar
7.7°C
Apr
14.9°C
May
19.1°C
Jun
21.9°C
Jul
20.9°C
Aug
18.4°C
Sep
12°C
Oct
7°C
Nov
-0.3°C
Dec
-1.9°C21.9°C

Monthly Rainfall

107 mm
Jan
20 mm
Feb
63 mm
Mar
168 mm
Apr
80 mm
May
84 mm
Jun
87 mm
Jul
69 mm
Aug
76 mm
Sep
68 mm
Oct
41 mm
Nov
86 mm
Dec

Canada at a Glance

Country Population

41,651,653

Capital

Ottawa

Region

North America

Major Cities

78

GDP per Capita

$54,340

Life Expectancy

81.7 years

Urban Population

82.7%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Canada

Montréal
1.8M
Calgary
1.3M
Ottawa
1.0M
Edmonton
1.0M
Winnipeg
750K
Mississauga
718K
Vancouver
662K
Brampton
656K
Hamilton
569K
Surrey
568K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Toronto with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Toronto by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Etobicoke365,00015 km
Vaughan323,10316 km
Richmond Hill202,02219 km
Markham338,50321 km
Mississauga717,96125 km
Brampton656,48030 km
Ajax119,67733 km
Oakville213,75937 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Toronto?

The population of Toronto, Canada is approximately 2,794,356 people, making it the 127th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Canada.

Is Toronto the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa. Toronto is the 1st largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Toronto?

Toronto has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C and receives 949 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Toronto in?

Toronto is in the America/Toronto timezone.