Buffalo (MN) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Buffalo. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C (21°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -15°C (5°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Buffalo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 807 mm (32 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Buffalo can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Buffalo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year