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Niagara Falls weather in May

Average highs of 68°F, lows of 46°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Niagara Falls’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F. That is 13° warmer than April, and 11° above the yearly average high.

Average high
68°F
Average low
46°F
Precipitation
3.0 in
Wet days
13
Sunrise · sunset
5:53 AM · 8:32 PM

May across the year

  1. 32°17°Jan
  2. 33°17°Feb
  3. 41°25°Mar
  4. 55°34°Apr
  5. 68°46°May
  6. 76°56°Jun
  7. 81°61°Jul
  8. 79°60°Aug
  9. 73°52°Sep
  10. 60°42°Oct
  11. 47°32°Nov
  12. 37°24°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.

May is good for

Around Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls School District Administration Building, Niagara Falls, New York, April 2015
Niagara Falls School District Administration Building Apr 15Pubdog · CC BY-SA 2.0
Abandoned Nabisco Shredded Wheat Plant - Niagara Falls, NY
Abandoned Nabisco Shredded Wheat Plant - Niagara Falls, NYChangku88 · CC BY 4.0
Sacred Heart School (1899) - 1124 South Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
Sacred Heart School (1899) - 1124 South Ave, Niagara Falls, NYAhazybellcord · CC BY-SA 4.0

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April55°F34°F3.2 in
May68°F46°F3.0 in
June76°F56°F2.9 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Niagara Falls and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Niagara Falls in May?

Average highs are 68°F and average lows 46°F, for a daily mean of 57°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Niagara Falls in May?

May averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Niagara Falls in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:53 AM and sets about 8:32 PM, for roughly 14.6 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Niagara Falls?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Niagara Falls Intl Ap station (4.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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