When to go · Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, New York, month by month
The best months for Niagara Falls, New York: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (ice, closed walkways), peak July weekends.0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 14 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (ice, closed walkways), peak July weekends.1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 12 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.6 °C (43 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Niagara Falls, New York, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
May: 11 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).
May: Inside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).
Niagara Falls, New York: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.