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When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
In general the best time to visit Buffalo is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in July and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, September, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Buffalo in different months
This is the average weather in Buffalo for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 64 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 88 mm in October.
Climate in Buffalo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Buffalo for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +68°F | +81°F | +91°F | +93°F | +91°F | +97°F | +95°F | +90°F | +84°F | +79°F | +68°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°F | +34°F | +43°F | +55°F | +66°F | +75°F | +79°F | +77°F | +72°F | +59°F | +48°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -11°F | -15°F | -8°F | +14°F | +28°F | +39°F | +50°F | +43°F | +34°F | +25°F | +10°F | -8°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 32 | 24 | 46 | 81 | 81 | 93 | 95 | 80 | 86 | 88 | 69 | 45 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 35 | 34 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 31 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Buffalo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Buffalo is July with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Buffalo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Buffalo is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Buffalo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 86 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 16 rainy days and 95 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Buffalo during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 14 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Buffalo:
What is the hottest month in Buffalo?
The hottest month in Buffalo is July with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
The coldest month in Buffalo is January with minimum temperatures of +21°F.
Is Buffalo worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Buffalo could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Buffalo?
if you're looking to visit Buffalo when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 24 mm of rain.
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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.
