Buffalo weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was clear and 13°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Buffalo sits 180 m (591 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Buffalo, New York, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 18%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Buffalo weather
Is it raining in Buffalo right now?
No. It’s clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Buffalo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–23° and lows of 3–15°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Buffalo lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Buffalo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Buffalo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Buffalo is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Buffalo?
October is the wettest month, with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Buffalo?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F).
Does Buffalo have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 98 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months