Niagara Falls Weather Forecast
Niagara Falls weather: 66°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Niagara Falls weather in March
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Climate in Niagara Falls 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 | 29° | 19° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 20° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 30° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 39° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 66° | 50° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 60° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 66° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 62° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 47° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 35° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 27° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Niagara Falls
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+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Niagara Falls compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Niagara Falls.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls State Park | 2 mi | 50°F | about the same | 41 in |
| Niagara Falls, Ontario | 2 mi | 51°F | about the same | 39 in |
| Buffalo | 17 mi | 50°F | about the same | 44 in |
| Distillery District | 42 mi | 49°F | 33°F cooler | 34 in |
| CN Tower | 42 mi | 49°F | about the same | 34 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is a city in New York. Its coordinates are 43.0962, -79.0377. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Niagara Falls right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Niagara Falls, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Niagara Falls in?
Niagara Falls observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:22 AM.
How many people live in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a population of approximately 48.000.
What is the nearest airport to Niagara Falls?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 50 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 297 mi away and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 298 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Niagara Falls?
Popular options include Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, CN Tower, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
What places are in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls covers 1 places in this atlas, including Niagara Falls.
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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 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
