Niagara Falls Weather Forecast
Niagara Falls weather: 45°F, overcast. 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 45°F (7°C) in Niagara Falls with overcast. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 43°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Niagara Falls is June, July 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 7.6°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Niagara Falls today at 9.6/10. 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
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Weather in Niagara Falls right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:06 PM, Oct 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 43° | 2% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 70° / 47° | 41% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 46° | 28% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 40° | 0% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 48° | 12% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 54° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 48° | 34% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 47° | 39% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 51° | 37% · 1,2 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 57° / 38° | 24% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌨️ Light snow | 45° / 36° | 15% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 51° / 34° | 12% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 54° / 37° | 16% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 44° | 29% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 43° | 26% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 29% | -- | — |
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° | 63° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 58° | 1,7 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 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 45°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls?
June, July 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 8:06 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
