Climate Insights for Buffalo

The climate in Buffalo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1179mm of precipitation falls per year. Buffalo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buffalo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Buffalo vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Buffalo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1179mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 181mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 51mm. That's 130mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Buffalo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

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 August at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Buffalo is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°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. 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.