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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 61/100

Niagara Falls in August

Fair · 61/100
High / low80° / 61°daily averages
Precipitation3.5 in14 wet days
Cloud cover29%monthly average
43.09° N, 79.06° WElevation 614 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goNiagara Falls · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61August
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
August: high / low80° / 61°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Niagara Falls averages daytime highs of 80° and night-time lows of 61° — warm weather by day. Expect around 3.5 in of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 3.7°.

August scores 61/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Niagara Falls. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 20:20 local time, giving 13 h 58 min of daylight. Days shorten by 77 minutes over the month.

Why 61/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%85%
Dry days · 33%1%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Niagara Falls this month

Amherst
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Amherst

New York · 15 mi SE
81°Aug high
14wet days
59score
Amherst
North Tonawanda
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North Tonawanda

New York · 10 mi E
81°Aug high
14wet days
59score
North Tonawanda
Grand Island
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Grand Island

New York · 6.4 mi SE
80°Aug high
14wet days
60score
Grand Island
Kenmore
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Kenmore

New York · 13 mi SE
80°Aug high
14wet days
59score
Kenmore
ivTop of the table

United States's best in August

Where to go in August
San Francisco
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San Francisco

California
70°Aug high
0wet days
100score
San Francisco
Oakland
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2

Oakland

California
75°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Oakland
Salinas
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3

Salinas

California
74°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Salinas
Coos Bay
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4

Coos Bay

Oregon
70°Aug high
2wet days
96score
Coos Bay
·Questions

Niagara Falls in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Niagara Falls?

August scores 61/100 for Niagara Falls, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 80°F with 14 wet days.

How warm is Niagara Falls in August?

Daytime highs average 80°F and night-time lows 61°F in August.

Does it rain a lot in Niagara Falls in August?

Niagara Falls receives about 3.5 in of precipitation in August, falling on around 14 days.