Buffalo Weather Forecast
Buffalo weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Buffalo weather in September
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Climate in Buffalo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 21° | 3,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 22° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 31° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 40° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 50° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 61° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 67° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 63° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 58° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 37° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 28° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Buffalo
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Buffalo compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Buffalo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls State Park | 17 mi | 50°F | about the same | 41 in |
| Niagara Falls | 17 mi | 50°F | about the same | 41 in |
| Niagara Falls | 17 mi | 50°F | about the same | 41 in |
| Niagara Falls, Ontario | 17 mi | 51°F | about the same | 39 in |
| Letchworth State Park | 47 mi | 47°F | 35°F cooler | 40 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Buffalo?
Buffalo is a city in New York. Its coordinates are 42.8864, -78.8784. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Buffalo right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Buffalo, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:01 AM.
How many people live in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a population of approximately 278.000.
What is the nearest airport to Buffalo?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 66 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 281 mi away and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 282 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Buffalo?
Popular options include Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, CN Tower, Watkins Glen State Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
