Best Time to Visit Buffalo, New York, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Buffalo.
Buffalo does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 21.4°C / 70.5°F) and driest (February, 56 mm / 2.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July and October and January–May; the wetter half falls in June and August–September and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -4°C / 24.8°F in January to 21.4°C / 70.5°F in July, with rainfall from 56 mm / 2.2 in (February) to 98 mm / 3.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Buffalo, New York, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Buffalo's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 21.4°C70.5°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| June | 18.4°C65.1°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Buffalo matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
Buffalo doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~56 mm / 2.2 in) and July (warmest, 21.4°C / 70.5°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Buffalo?
The rainy season at Buffalo, New York runs through June and August–September and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 83 mm / 3.3 in. The wettest single month is September (98 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Buffalo?
The driest month in Buffalo is February, averaging about 56 mm / 2.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -3.5°C / 25.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Buffalo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Buffalo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 98 mm / 3.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages -4°C / 24.8°F.
Is Buffalo climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Buffalo figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Buffalo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.