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

What's the typical weather in Niagara Falls for December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Niagara Falls includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -3°C at night. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Niagara Falls in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Niagara Falls. 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 December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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