Our verdict
The best time to visit Buffalo is March-April
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 28℃ (82℉) in Buffalo. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -10℃ (14℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Buffalo during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.
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Buffalo seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Buffalo as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Buffalo is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Buffalo
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Buffalo for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Buffalo climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Buffalo for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Buffalo in January
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Buffalo in February
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Buffalo in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Buffalo in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Buffalo in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Buffalo in June
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Buffalo in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Buffalo in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Buffalo in September
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Buffalo in October
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 18 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Buffalo in November
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Buffalo in December
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Buffalo in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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