Berlin vs Toronto: Weather & Climate Comparison

Berlin vs Toronto: Climate Overview

Berlin is 3.1°C (5.6°F) warmer by day, Toronto gets 83 mm (3.3 in) more rain a year.

Berlin is at its warmest in August and coolest in January, while Toronto peaks in July and bottoms out in January. Month for month, Berlin is the warmer of the two in 9 of 12 months.

Toronto is the wetter of the two, collecting 685 mm (27 in) of rain a year against 602 mm (23.7 in) in Berlin. The most comfortable time to visit is June, July and August in Berlin and June, July and August in Toronto.

📊 Berlin vs Toronto weather at a glance

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Berlin Metric Toronto
🌡️ Temperature
21.1°C🌡️Average daytime high18°C
-0.7°C🌙Average nighttime low-0.5°C
August🔥Hottest monthJuly
January❄️Coldest monthJanuary
🌧️ Rain
602 mm🌧️Annual rainfall685 mm
JulyWettest monthJuly
April🏜️Driest monthFebruary
💨 Climate
80%💧Average humidity78%
3.1 m/s💨Average wind speed4.1 m/s

🌍 How the weather in Berlin and Toronto compares

🌡️ How the temperatures compare

Berlin is the warmer of the two by day, averaging 21.1°C (70°F) against 18°C (64.4°F) in Toronto — a gap of about 3.1°C (5.6°F).

Overnight, Berlin typically falls to around -0.7°C (30.7°F) while Toronto settles near -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Berlin is hottest in August and coldest in January, whereas Toronto peaks in July and is coolest in January.

🌧️ Rainfall and humidity

Toronto is the wetter city, collecting 685 mm (27 in) of rain a year compared with 602 mm (23.7 in) in Berlin.

Berlin sees the most rain in July and the least in April; Toronto is wettest in July and driest in February.

Berlin feels the more humid of the two, averaging 80% relative humidity against 78%.

🗓️ Best time to visit

Berlin is at its most comfortable around June, July and August, when average temperatures are mildest.

For Toronto, the pick of the year is June, July and August.

📋 Berlin vs Toronto monthly temperature, rainfall & humidity

Month by month, here is the coldest night, the average day and the hottest afternoon each city can expect. Switch Compare to read rainfall, humidity, wind or solar instead, and Period to move between the long-term 45-year average and any single year — the shading is a quick warm-to-cool guide.

🔺 Biggest difference
March
Berlin is 4.5°C (8.1°F) warmer
🤝 Closest month
August
just 0.5°C (0.9°F) apart
☀️ Warmer more often
Berlin
in 9 of 12 months
📈 Bigger seasonal swing
Toronto
24.4°C (43.9°F) from coldest to hottest month
Temperature comparison (°C)
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MonthBerlinToronto
MinAvgMaxMinAvgMax
January-11.2-1.4❄️8.5-13.9-3.7❄️6.5
February-9.10.610.3-13.4-3.36.8
March-5.65.316.2-10.30.812
April-2.69.621.9-3.16.716.4
May2.414.626.72.312.522.6
June71930.97.817.226.5
July9.921.4🔥32.91320.7🔥28.5
August9.221.13313.320.628
September5.416.527.68.517.125.7
October-0.310.821.92.511.420.3
November-4.44.814-3.35.414
December-8.80.39.4-9.2-0.38.6
Annual Avg-0.710.221.1-0.58.818

Min / mean / max temperature (°C). 🔥 marks each city's hottest month, ❄️ its coldest; shading runs cool blue to warm red.

📅 Berlin vs Toronto average weather by month

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The same figures plotted out, so the shape of a typical year is easier to see than in a grid. Where the two lines run close together Berlin and Toronto feel alike; where they separate, they are genuinely different places to be.

Hover or tap any point to read the exact figures. Berlin Toronto

Average high temperature (°C)
Average low temperature (°C)
Average rainfall (mm per month)
Average humidity (%)

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❓ Berlin vs Toronto: frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people ask most when comparing Berlin and Toronto — each drawn straight from the climate figures above.

Is Berlin or Toronto warmer?

Berlin is the warmer of the two. It averages daytime highs of 21.1°C (70°F) against 18°C (64.4°F) in Toronto — roughly 3.1°C (5.6°F) warmer by day.

Which city gets hotter, Berlin or Toronto?

Berlin is hottest in August, averaging highs of about 33°C (91.3°F), while Toronto peaks in July at around 28.5°C (83.2°F). That makes Berlin the hotter of the two at the height of summer.

Which is colder in winter, Berlin or Toronto?

Toronto gets colder. In its coldest month (January) overnight lows average about -13.9°C (7°F), compared with -11.2°C (11.8°F) at the low point of the year in Berlin.

Does Berlin or Toronto get more rain?

Toronto is the wetter city, collecting about 685 mm (27 in) of rain a year versus 602 mm (23.7 in) in Berlin. Berlin is wettest in July and driest in April; Toronto is wettest in July and driest in February.

Is Berlin or Toronto more humid?

Humidity is similar in both, averaging around 80% in Berlin and 78% in Toronto across the year.

When is the best time to visit Berlin?

The most comfortable months in Berlin are June, July and August, when average temperatures are at their mildest.

When is the best time to visit Toronto?

Toronto is at its most pleasant around June, July and August, based on the mildest average temperatures of the year.

What is the temperature difference between Berlin and Toronto?

Berlin is the warmer city in 9 of the 12 months of the year. The gap is widest in March, about 4.5°C (8.1°F), and narrowest in August, about 0.5°C (0.9°F).

Which has a more extreme climate, Berlin or Toronto?

Toronto has the bigger seasonal swing, about 24.4°C (43.9°F) between its coldest and hottest months versus 22.8°C (41°F) in Berlin — so Berlin has the steadier, more even climate.

Should I choose Berlin or Toronto for better weather?

On climate alone, Berlin comes out ahead — it offers warmer days and less rain than Toronto. Toronto is the better fit only if you'd actually prefer cooler weather and more rainfall.

Where does the Berlin vs Toronto weather data come from?

Every figure on this page is calculated from NASA POWER satellite climate data spanning 1981–2025 (45 years). The averages describe the long-term climate of Berlin and Toronto, not a single year's weather or a short-range forecast.