Is that warm enough for shorts or do I need pants?

[soumitss]

Planning a trip to Canada and the weather forecast shows 20°C. Is that warm enough for shorts or do I need pants? I have no idea what that means in Fahrenheit!

[hydrogenn]

Temperature conversion is super useful for travel! Use this Celsius to Fahrenheit converter to figure it out quickly. 20°C converts to 68°F, which is definitely comfortable t-shirt and shorts weather for most people - nice spring/early summer temperature. Not hot, but pleasant. For future reference, here are some useful benchmarks to remember: 0°C = 32°F (freezing point), 10°C = 50°F (cool, jacket weather), 20°C = 68°F (comfortable), 30°C = 86°F (hot summer day), 40°C = 104°F (extreme heat). Most Canadians would consider 20°C to be lovely weather - perfect for outdoor activities without being too hot or too cold. That said, weather can change quickly, so I'd pack layers just in case. Mornings and evenings might be cooler, especially if there's wind or you're near water. Also check the humidity and wind chill factors in the forecast - 20°C with high humidity feels warmer, while 20°C with wind feels cooler. My rule for packing: bring one pair of long pants even if the forecast looks warm, because you never know. Better to have options than to be stuck uncomfortable!