Niagara Falls weather in August (New York State, United States of America)

How does the weather in Niagara Falls usually fare in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Niagara Falls during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 15°C.

Precipitation

Niagara Falls in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 268 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Niagara Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Niagara Falls, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Niagara Falls, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Niagara Falls.

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