It's going to feel close to 40 degrees in Toronto next week

While a steady, hot weather pattern has failed to take hold in June so far, temperatures in Toronto will really start heating up during the first week of July, when the humidity will make it feel close to 40 degrees C. 

According to The Weather Network's 14-day forecast, temperatures will slowly start to climb this upcoming weekend, when it's expected to feel like 28 C on Saturday and 30 C on Sunday. 

On Monday, warm temperatures will stay put, with a daytime high of 27 C that will feel closer to 30 C with the humidity. From that point, temperatures will continue to rise on Tuesday, when it'll feel like 33 C (a couple degrees above the actual daytime high of 26 C). 

On Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1), partly sunny conditions are expected in the morning with a low chance of showers in the afternoon. The daytime high of 27 C will feel closer to 36 C with the humidity, and things will only get hotter from there. 

Temperatures will reach a peak on Thursday, July 2, when the daytime high of 30 C will actually feel like a sizzling 38 C. Similar to the day before, sunny conditions are expected in the morning with a low chance of a shower in the afternoon. 

The scorching temperatures on Thursday will coincide with a major event here in the city, that is, a round of 32 FIFA World Cup match at Toronto Stadium. Thankfully, the tournament is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m., so temperatures should be a lot more tolerable by then.

However, if you're planning on heading out, make sure to pack your sunscreen, wear breathable clothing, and stay extra hydrated. 

Temperatures will remain high on Friday, July 3, when a daytime high of 27 C will feel closer to 34 C with the humidity. 

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range forecast for southern Ontario, the average temperature in July is expected to be 21 C, which is 1 C below average in the east and 1 C above average in the west.