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What is the weather like in Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo, NY gets 37.9 in of precipitation a year over about 137 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 79°F) and February the coldest (average low 18°F).
Station: FORT ERIE, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2022; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Humid continental climate
Buffalo, NY has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 32°F in January to 79°F in July. October is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
21°
35°
Spring
Mar–May
35°
54°
Summer
Jun–Aug
59°
78°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
44°
60°
How much rain does Buffalo get?
Buffalo gets 37.9 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 137 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 61% of Canada.
October is the wettest month, with 4.1 in. February is the driest, with 2.1 in. January has the most rainy days, about 15.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Buffalo got 49.7 in of rain, against a normal of 37.9 in for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 7.5 in.
Monthly rainfall, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
In January, Buffalo averages a high of 32°F and a low of 19°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 60°F (2020) and the record low is -19°F (1984).
Buffalo weather in February
In February, Buffalo averages a high of 34°F and a low of 18°F. It gets 2.1 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 67°F (2017) and the record low is -24°F (1979).
Buffalo weather in March
In March, Buffalo averages a high of 41°F and a low of 25°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 81°F (2012) and the record low is -14°F (1984).
Buffalo weather in April
In April, Buffalo averages a high of 54°F and a low of 35°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 90°F (1990) and the record low is 10°F (2016).
Buffalo weather in May
In May, Buffalo averages a high of 66°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 90°F (2015) and the record low is 24°F (1978). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Buffalo weather in June
In June, Buffalo averages a high of 75°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 93°F (1995) and the record low is 34°F (1998). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Buffalo weather in July
In July, Buffalo averages a high of 79°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 95°F (2020) and the record low is 42°F (1997). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Buffalo weather in August
In August, Buffalo averages a high of 79°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 3.1 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 96°F (2006) and the record low is 35°F (1982). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Buffalo weather in September
In September, Buffalo averages a high of 72°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 95°F (2015) and the record low is 30°F (1993). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Buffalo weather in October
In October, Buffalo averages a high of 60°F and a low of 43°F. It gets 4.1 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 85°F (2007) and the record low is 17°F (2008).
Buffalo weather in November
In November, Buffalo averages a high of 48°F and a low of 34°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 77°F (2020) and the record low is 4°F (2000).
Buffalo weather in December
In December, Buffalo averages a high of 38°F and a low of 25°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 65°F (2015) and the record low is -12°F (1988).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Buffalo
July is the sunniest month in Buffalo, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 15%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 37% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Buffalo is sunnier than 57% of Canada.
Humidity peaks in January at 78% and is lowest in May at 67%.
Buffalo has about 2 days a year above 90°F. Buffalo is cooler than 81% of Canada.
The first fall freeze in Buffalo typically comes around October 17, and the last spring freeze around April 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 170 days.
Buffalo weather records
These records cover FORT ERIE during 1970–2022. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Buffalo station is 96°F, on August 1, 2006. The coldest is -24°F, on February 18, 1979.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 5.3 in of precipitation, on November 12, 2012.
49 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Buffalo
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 35°F and lows near 21°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 54°F and lows near 35°F.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 59°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 60°F and lows near 44°F.
Buffalo climate questions
How much rain does Buffalo get?
Buffalo gets 37.9 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 137 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Buffalo?
October is the wettest month in Buffalo, with 4.1 in. February is the driest, with 2.1 in.
How many rainy days does Buffalo have a year?
Buffalo has about 137 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Buffalo?
July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with an average high of 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
February is the coldest month in Buffalo, with an average low of 18°F.
What is the record high temperature in Buffalo?
Within the available 1970–2022 station history, the record high at the Buffalo station is 96°F, set on August 1, 2006. The record low is -24°F, on February 18, 1979.
What is the sunniest month in Buffalo?
July is the sunniest month in Buffalo, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Buffalo?
The first fall freeze in Buffalo typically comes around October 17. The last spring freeze is around April 30.
What is the best time to visit Buffalo?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.
