What’s the climate like in Niagara Falls?
The current climate in Niagara Falls features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Niagara Falls in recent years was 35°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in February 2015.
On average, Niagara Falls gets 861 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 190 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Vancouver, Toronto, Lake Louise, or explore other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Niagara Falls?
The best time to visit Niagara Falls for sunny weather is May, June, August and September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Niagara Falls. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Niagara Falls
The climate table of Niagara Falls shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | -1 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -8 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 78 | 43 | 72 | 103 | 61 | 151 | 63 | 60 | 68 | 51 | 76 |
| Snow (cm) | 45 | 69 | 22 | 1,4 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 7,1 | 45 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in February
- Precipitation*: 861 mm per year, averaging 72 mm per month
- Snowfall: 190 cm per year
- Driest months: 35 mm in January, 43 mm in March and 51 mm in November
- Wettest months: 151 mm in July, 103 mm in May and 78 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Niagara Falls
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Niagara Falls, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Niagara Falls
This graph shows how much rainfall Niagara Falls, Canada, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Niagara Falls
This graph shows how much snow Niagara Falls, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Niagara Falls
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Niagara Falls, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Niagara Falls
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Niagara Falls, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Niagara Falls
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Niagara Falls, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Niagara Falls
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Niagara Falls, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Niagara Falls by Month
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