Spring
55°F / 35°F
March, April, May: about 8.3 in of rain.
Plan a visit
Best time to visit Niagara Falls
May, June, August bring mild highs and the least rain.
Best time to visit
May · June · August
Highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain of the year. Hottest: July (81°F). Coldest nights: January (17°F). Wettest: July.
Niagara Falls by season
Month-by-month planner
| Month | Weather | High / low | Rain | Local guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cold | 32°F / 17°F | 2.3 in | |
| February | Cold | 33°F / 17°F | 1.8 in | Valentine’s Day |
| March | Wet | 41°F / 25°F | 2.1 in | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April | Wet | 55°F / 34°F | 3.2 in | |
| May | Wet | 68°F / 46°F | 3.0 in | |
| June | Wet | 76°F / 56°F | 2.9 in | Fourth of July |
| July | Wet | 81°F / 61°F | 3.4 in | Fourth of July |
| August | Wet | 79°F / 60°F | 2.6 in | |
| September | Wet | 73°F / 52°F | 3.3 in | Halloween |
| October | Wet | 60°F / 42°F | 3.2 in | Halloween |
| November | Wet | 47°F / 32°F | 2.8 in | Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
| December | Cold | 37°F / 24°F | 2.4 in | Christmas, New Year’s Eve |
“Great” means highs between 65°F and 85°F with fewer than 10 wet days. Averages are NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the Niagara Falls Intl Ap station, not a forecast.
Around Niagara Falls
See Niagara Falls before you go
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Niagara Falls American Side Walking Tour 4K 🇺🇸 Niagara Falls USA Views
A recorded city visit shared by The NYC Walking Show. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Things To Do Niagara Falls, NY
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What is the best month to visit Niagara Falls?
May, June, August: highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain.
What is the hottest month in Niagara Falls?
July, averaging 81°F highs.
What is the coldest month in Niagara Falls?
January, with average lows of 17°F.
What is the rainiest month in Niagara Falls?
July, averaging 3.4 in of precipitation.
When are the big holidays in Niagara Falls?
See the local guides: Halloween (October), Thanksgiving (November), Christmas lights (late November to December), New Year’s Eve.