Climate Insights for Niagara

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
November
80 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Niagara is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 676 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 80 mm of rainfall. Niagara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Niagara experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Niagara is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 26.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Niagara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Niagara experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°FebMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -3°AprMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°JulMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°AugMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°SepMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°OctMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°NovMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -2°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 35°FMin: 27°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 20°F
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Niagara has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Niagara has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 69mmFebPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 41mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 41mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 63mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 16inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 25in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Niagara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 676 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 61 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Niagara receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 292cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Niagara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Niagara receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 115in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 27in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Niagara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Niagara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-5°24°F
Feb-4°25°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr6°44°F
May12°54°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°67°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct6°43°F
Nov0°33°F
Dec-4°25°F

The best time to visit Niagara is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Niagara is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 18°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Niagara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Niagara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C30 °F
4 km/h3 mph
77 mm3 in
69 cm27 in
Feb
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C34 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
41 cm16 in
Mar
-3 °C27 °F
7 °C45 °F
6 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
41 cm16 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
12 cm5 in
May
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h3 mph
68 mm2.7 in
1 cm1 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h3 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
35 mm1.4 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
60 mm2.4 in
11 cm4 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
4 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
80 mm3.1 in
51 cm20 in
Dec
-6 °C20 °F
-1 °C30 °F
4 km/h3 mph
76 mm3 in
63 cm25 in