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Niagara Falls Climate by Month

Niagara Falls experiences a humid continental climate. Precipitation is speadout evenly throughout the year. During winter temperatures can drop well below freezing and you can expect a lot of snow. Summers are pleasant without it ever being to hot.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Niagara Falls can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Niagara Falls experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 929 mm yearly. Niagara Falls experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 103 mm in October, the wettest month, and 59 mm in March, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Niagara Falls can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Niagara Falls in Canada

During the months of May, 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Niagara Falls?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Niagara Falls?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Niagara Falls?
    October tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Niagara Falls?
    March is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Niagara Falls?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Niagara Falls

    Thu   Dec 12
    0°C | -7°C
    W 43 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    -2°C | -7°C
    W 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    1°C | -9°C
    E 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain