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Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August
Little changes in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake from July: highs stay near 80°F (26°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls.
At 85/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 65°F (19°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (71 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in July to 85/100.
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Journey Behind the Falls
Tunnels and portals cut into rock behind the falls with a lower observation deck.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Tree-lined main street of 19th-century storefronts, inns and the clock tower.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Peller Estates Winery Restaurant
Vineyard dining room pairing local produce with estate wines and icewine.
Inniskillin Wines
Pioneering estate that put Canadian icewine on the map, with tastings and tours.
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Organic farm winery in St. Davids with a casual restaurant and deli.
Nearby in August
- Toronto in August~36 mi · highs 76°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Keuka Lake in August~107 mi · highs 82°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Seneca Lake in August~109 mi · highs 82°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Prince Edward County in August~109 mi · highs 78°F, 2.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 80°F (26°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends.
How hot is Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August?
Average highs are 80°F (26°C) and average lows 65°F (19°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.3 in (871 mm).
What should I pack for Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
Routes in season in August
- Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County May – Oct
Planning Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.