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Buffalo in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Buffalo in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Buffalo in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Buffalo in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 80 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Buffalo has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Buffalo in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Buffalo for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +75°F.

Is Buffalo warm or cold in August?

Buffalo is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Buffalo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Buffalo in August

Buffalo weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+43°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+95°F+90°F
Rainfall
95 mm80 mm86 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%72%74%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
91010
Rainy days
161614
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 95 mm to 80 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Buffalo in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Buffalo is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Buffalo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 90 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Buffalo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 11% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Buffalo?

This is the weather in Buffalo in August 2024:
1 August
☀️
+76°F
2 August
🌫️
+78°F
3 August
☁️
+81°F
4 August
🌧️
+80°F
5 August
☁️
+76°F
6 August
☀️
+85°F
7 August
🌧️
+81°F
8 August
☁️
+76°F
9 August
☀️
+78°F
10 August
🌧️
+77°F
11 August
☀️
+75°F
12 August
☁️
+78°F
13 August
☁️
+76°F
14 August
☁️
+74°F
15 August
🌧️
+74°F
16 August
🌧️
+78°F
17 August
☀️
+79°F
18 August
☁️
+74°F
19 August
☁️
+73°F
20 August
☁️
+79°F
21 August
☁️
+75°F
22 August
☁️
+78°F
23 August
🌧️
+69°F
24 August
☁️
+76°F
25 August
☁️
+74°F
26 August
🌧️
+77°F
27 August
☁️
+73°F
28 August
☀️
+79°F
29 August
☀️
+78°F
30 August
☁️
+69°F
31 August
☀️
+75°F
In August 2024 Buffalo had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Buffalo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Buffalo in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+54°F) and the highest in 2024 (+61°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 608 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 1079 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Buffalo in August:

Is August a good time to visit Buffalo?

August is a really good time to go to Buffalo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Buffalo.

Can you sunbathe in Buffalo in August?

August is warm in Buffalo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Buffalo rainy in August?

Buffalo is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Buffalo in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Buffalo in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Buffalo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Buffalo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.