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Niagara Falls weather in October

Average highs of 60°F, lows of 42°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Niagara Falls’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 60°F and lows of 42°F. That is 13° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.

Average high
60°F
Average low
42°F
Precipitation
3.2 in
Wet days
15
Sunrise · sunset
7:29 AM · 6:34 PM

October 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 October

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 15 days this month.

October is good for

What’s on in Niagara Falls in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Niagara Falls

Abandoned Nabisco Shredded Wheat Plant - Niagara Falls, NY
Abandoned Nabisco Shredded Wheat Plant - Niagara Falls, NYChangku88 · CC BY 4.0
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (1889) - 1112 South Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (1889) - 1112 South Ave, Niagara Falls, NYAhazybellcord · CC BY-SA 4.0
Former Niagara Falls Gazette building on Niagara St in Niagara Falls, NY
Former Niagara Falls Gazette building on Niagara St in Niagara Falls, NYahazybellcord · CC BY-SA 4.0

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September73°F52°F3.3 in
October60°F42°F3.2 in
November47°F32°F2.8 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 October?

Average highs are 60°F and average lows 42°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Niagara Falls in October?

October averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 15 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Niagara Falls in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:29 AM and sets about 6:34 PM, for roughly 11.1 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Niagara Falls?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, August. October is cool, with Halloween events.

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

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