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The best time to visit Buffalo

Month-by-month climate averages for Buffalo, NY, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Buffalo is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Buffalo is warmest in July (highs near 79°F) and coldest in February (lows around 26°F), with roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Buffalo forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Buffalo weather by month

what to expect in Buffalo through the year

Here is Buffalo's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Buffalo by season.

Jan
36°
27°
Cold
Feb
40°
26°
Cool
Mar
44°
30°
Cool
Apr
57°
39°
Cool
Wettest
May
67°
49°
Mild
Jun
75°
60°
Warm
Jul
79°
65°
Warm
Aug
76°
62°
Warm
Sep
74°
58°
Warm
Oct
61°
49°
Mild
Nov
49°
38°
Cool
Dec
41°
31°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
The most comfortable time to visit Buffalo is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Buffalo?
July is the warmest month in Buffalo, averaging highs near 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
February is the coldest month in Buffalo, with lows around 26°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Buffalo?
The wettest month in Buffalo is usually April, out of roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year.

Buffalo month by month