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 / -8 °C, 14 rain days32 °F / 18 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (ice, closed walkways), peak July weekends.1 °C / -8 °C, 12 rain days34 °F / 18 °F, 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 / -4 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 25 °F, 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 / 2 °C, 12 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 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 / 8 °C, 11 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 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 / 14 °C, 10 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).28 °C / 17 °C, 9 rain days82 °F / 63 °F, 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 / 16 °C, 9 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Niagara Falls, New York's best window: May–Oct (boat and cave tours run Apr–Oct).23 °C / 12 °C, 9 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 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 / 6 °C, 11 rain days61 °F / 43 °F, 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 / 1 °C, 13 rain days48 °F / 34 °F, 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 / -4 °C, 14 rain days37 °F / 25 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday