Niagara Falls Weather Forecast
Niagara Falls weather: 65°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Niagara Falls is a tourist attraction in Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a landmark known for Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil falls.
Right now it is 65°F (18°C) in Niagara Falls with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 54°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Niagara Falls is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Niagara Falls State Park, CN Tower, Letchworth State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 3.4°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Niagara Falls today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Niagara Falls
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 22 at 1:25PM EDT until August 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
Weather in Niagara Falls right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:09 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Niagara Falls
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 54° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 84° / 60° | 60% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 57° | 75% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 56° | 29% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 57° | 7% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 58° | 15% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 63° | 27% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 64° | 17% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 60° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 65° | 18% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 70° | 21% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 60° | 26% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 62° | 22% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 59° | 26% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 56° | 26% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 51° | 15% | 11 mph | 6 |
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).
Weather map for Niagara Falls
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Air quality and pollen in Niagara Falls
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is a tourist attraction in Niagara Falls. Its coordinates are 43.0799, -79.0747. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Niagara Falls right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 6 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 7:09 PM.
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), 297 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Niagara Falls?
Popular options include Niagara Falls State Park, CN Tower, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Algonquin Provincial Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
