Buffalo in December
4.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
13Rainy days (78 mm)
8:51 hDaylight
07:46Sunrise · 16:37 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -6°C | 74 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| February | 0°C | -6°C | 60 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | 5°C | -2°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.5 |
| April | 11°C | 4°C | 94 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 18°C | 11°C | 87 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 23°C | 16°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 26°C | 19°C | 102 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 25°C | 19°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 21°C | 15°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 15°C | 9°C | 92 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 79 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 3°C | -2°C | 78 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Buffalo in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
The best months are September, August, June, July.