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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, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Buffalo is warmest in July (highs near 77°F) and coldest in February (lows around 20°F), with roughly 45 inches of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August. 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
31°
22°
Cold
Feb
34°
20°
Cold
Mar
41°
27°
Cool
Apr
53°
35°
Cool
May
65°
47°
Mild
Jun
73°
58°
Warm
Jul
77°
63°
Warm
Aug
76°
62°
Warm
Sep
71°
55°
Mild
Oct
57°
45°
Cool
Nov
47°
36°
Cool
Wettest
Dec
37°
27°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
The most comfortable time to visit Buffalo is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Buffalo?
July is the warmest month in Buffalo, averaging highs near 77°F.
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
February is the coldest month in Buffalo, with lows around 20°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 November, out of roughly 45 inches of precipitation across the year.

Buffalo month by month