Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Niagara Falls, NY. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Niagara Falls is a coin flip kind of day — temperatures have swung from a bitter 14° in 2016 to a pleasant 70° in 2010, so pack accordingly. The historical average sits at a cool 48° high and 31° low, and there's nearly a 1-in-2 chance of precipitation, with a 17% shot of snow still on the table.
Niagara Falls has seen it all, from a scorching 97° in July 2005 to a brutal -16° in January 1957 — a 113-degree spread that tells you this is no mild-mannered climate. Summer storms can be serious business too, with a single-day record of 3.74 inches of rain in July 2014 and a jaw-dropping 15.9 inches of snow in a single January 2010 storm.
Summer is the sweet spot here, with highs peaking around 82° the week of July 9–15 — perfect Falls-viewing weather. Winter bites hard, with average highs dropping to just 30° in mid-January, and late July is your wettest stretch, averaging an inch of precipitation for the week. Plan for spring and fall as shoulder seasons: mild but unpredictable.