Climate Insights for Buffalo

The climate in Buffalo is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 866mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 136mm of rainfall. Buffalo 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 -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 198cm accumulating over the season.

Buffalo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Buffalo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 866mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 136mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 26mm. That's 110mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 198cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Buffalo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Buffalo, which began on March 20, 2026. Buffalo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Buffalo is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buffalo 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.