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Niagara Falls
Visit in August — score 67/100 · avg high 87°F · 17 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 27° | 46° | 9° | 14 | 57 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 30 | 27° | 46° | 8° | 12 | 49 | 10.3h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 31 | 34° | 57° | 15° | 14 | 54 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 31 | 44° | 68° | 26° | 18 | 72 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 53 | 56° | 78° | 37° | 17 | 67 | 14.5h | High | Average |
| June | 63 | 67° | 84° | 47° | 20 | 78 | 15.2h | High | Above avg |
| July | 62 | 73° | 88° | 58° | 21 | 84 | 14.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 67 | 73° | 87° | 58° | 17 | 69 | 13.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 60 | 66° | 84° | 51° | 18 | 71 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 32 | 54° | 75° | 38° | 21 | 84 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 30 | 42° | 62° | 27° | 15 | 60 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 15 | 33° | 52° | 18° | 17 | 68 | 8.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 38/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Niagara Falls (March, April, May) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 26°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 38/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Summer
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Niagara Falls (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 55°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 38°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Niagara Falls (September, October, November) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 38°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Winter
- Score
- 22/100
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 12°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Niagara Falls (December, January, February) brings average highs of 48°F and lows of 12°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 22/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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