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Buffalo (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Buffalo can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Buffalo. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Buffalo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 807 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Buffalo can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 116 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 13 mm of snowfall, spread across 6 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Buffalo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Buffalo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Forecast for Buffalo (MN)

Fri   Dec 27
5°C | 1°C
SE 3 m/s
11 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
6°C | -2°C
W 4 m/s
1.8 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
5°C | -2°C
E 2 m/s
0.6 mm
overcast and small chance of slight sleet

overcast and small chance of slight sleet

The best time of year to visit Buffalo in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Buffalo?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Buffalo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Buffalo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Buffalo?
    August tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Buffalo?
    January is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Buffalo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.