The best times to visit Niagara Falls for ideal weather are

May 21st to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Niagara Falls Travel Info

Weather in Niagara Falls

Temperature

Average temperatures in Niagara Falls vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 25th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Niagara Falls, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 82.8°F (28.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 63.5°F (17.5°C) at night.

Niagara Falls Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Niagara Falls Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Niagara Falls Perceived Temperature (F)

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Niagara Falls Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Niagara Falls Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 31.6 24.8 17.6
Feb 30.5 23.5 16.3
Mar 43.1 33.8 25.6
Apr 57.5 46.2 36
May 70.7 59 47.5
Jun 77.5 67 57.4
Jul 81.5 71.5 61.4
Aug 80 69.9 60.2
Sep 73.9 63.2 53.3
Oct 61.1 51.8 43.4
Nov 49.1 40.6 32.5
Dec 38.8 32 25.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan -0.2 -4 -8
Feb -0.8 -4.7 -8.7
Mar 6.2 1 -3.6
Apr 14.2 7.9 2.2
May 21.5 15 8.6
Jun 25.3 19.4 14.1
Jul 27.5 21.9 16.3
Aug 26.7 21.1 15.7
Sep 23.3 17.3 11.8
Oct 16.2 11 6.3
Nov 9.5 4.8 0.3
Dec 3.8 0 -3.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Niagara Falls are March, May, and then August. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late August to early September. For example, on the week of August 27th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early October with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of October 1st.

When can you find snow in Niagara Falls? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to late February and early March. The best time to ski (if at all) in Niagara Falls is often around around December 17th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Niagara Falls.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Niagara Falls (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 25% 4.1 2.6
Feb 23% 6 2.2
Mar 20% 4.4 2.3
Apr 27% 1.2 3.4
May 20% 0 2.8
Jun 26% 0 4.2
Jul 22% 0 3.8
Aug 21% 0 2.7
Sep 21% 0 3.2
Oct 32% 0 3.9
Nov 24% 2.5 2.4
Dec 28% 3.9 3.1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 25 10.4 6.6
Feb 23 15.2 5.6
Mar 20 11.2 5.8
Apr 27 3 8.6
May 20 0 7.1
Jun 26 0 10.7
Jul 22 0 9.7
Aug 21 0 6.9
Sep 21 0 8.1
Oct 32 0 9.9
Nov 24 6.4 6.1
Dec 28 9.9 7.9

 

Humidity and Wind

Niagara Falls has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (54.2% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (67.9%).

Wind in Niagara Falls is usually moderate. The windiest month is January, followed by February and December. January’s average wind speed of around 10.5 knots (12.1 MPH or 19.5 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early January where average top sustained speeds reach 19.8 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Niagara Falls.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 10.5 Gentle breeze 18.5 Strong breeze
Feb 10.4 Gentle breeze 17.9 Strong breeze
Mar 9.3 Gentle breeze 16.2 Strong breeze
Apr 9.3 Gentle breeze 17.1 Strong breeze
May 7.6 Gentle breeze 14.9 Strong breeze
Jun 7.3 Gentle breeze 14.2 Significant breeze
Jul 6.8 Light breeze 13.8 Strong breeze
Aug 6.4 Light breeze 13.3 Significant breeze
Sep 6.5 Light breeze 13.4 Strong breeze
Oct 8 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze
Nov 8.7 Gentle breeze 16 Strong breeze
Dec 9.6 Gentle breeze 16.6 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 65.7%
Feb 65%
Mar 58.3%
Apr 54.2%
May 54.7%
Jun 61.6%
Jul 60.6%
Aug 63.2%
Sep 65.7%
Oct 65.9%
Nov 63.4%
Dec 67.9%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Niagara Falls?

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada is July, followed by August and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Niagara Falls in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 34.7 in November means 34.7% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Niagara Falls Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 7 to 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Niagara Falls, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 78.1°F (25.6°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 10 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Niagara Falls to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 40°F (4.4°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 9 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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