Climate Insights for Niagara
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, Canada
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
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
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
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
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.