Sankofa Square Plaza
Public square commemorating African-Canadian heritage and activism
Sankofa Square at a Glance#
Address: Sankofa Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How to Get to Sankofa Square#
Sankofa Square is in Toronto; specific transit access depends on the square’s location within the city - use local transit maps and check event listings for the nearest subway or streetcar stop.
Tips for Visiting Sankofa Square#
- Sankofa Square is most meaningful when paired with local cultural events - check community calendars for performances or gatherings.
- Study the sculpture's plaque and nearby markers to understand the context of the memorial and its commissioning.
- Use public transit hubs nearby and plan to walk the short distance to the square to absorb surrounding civic architecture.
Best Time to Visit Sankofa Square#
Sankofa Square is a civic plaza in Toronto that commemorates African heritage and community history; the square hosts public art and community events.
Summer
June-August · 18-27°C
Square and outdoor spaces are active with events and pedestrian traffic.
Autumn
September-October · 7-18°C
Cooler weather and civic events; good for walking and photo opportunities.
Weather & Climate near Sankofa Square#
Climate
Sankofa Square's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (837 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 31
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -1° | -11° | 54 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 50 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 57 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 4° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.3h |
| May | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 27° | 22° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 68 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 81 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 65 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
