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Niagara Falls (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Niagara Falls experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Niagara Falls is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Niagara Falls receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 857 mm annually. Niagara Falls offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between October (96 mm) and March (54 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Niagara Falls serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Niagara Falls (NY)

Sun   Dec 22
-8°C | -13°C
SE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
3°C | -11°C
S 5 m/s
3.9 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -1°C
W 3 m/s
2.3 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

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

During the months of June, July, August 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 25°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 96 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Niagara Falls?
    March is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Niagara Falls?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 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.