Average Monthly Sunshine in Niagara Falls

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Niagara Falls receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Niagara Falls varies. It peaks at 307 hours in July and drops to 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Niagara Falls’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Niagara Falls enjoys an average of 2210 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Niagara Falls’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Niagara Falls Precipitation page.