SeasonMapNiagara Falls weather in December
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December in Niagara Falls: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Niagara Falls · #1245 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 43/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Niagara Falls in December
Other months in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls' forum rates June as a genuine sweet spot — summer weather without July and August's peak crowds, since Canadian schools are still in session for most of the month. Regulars note late June already runs into the high 70s°F, with shorts weather standard by then.
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Niagara Falls climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 76 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 26.1 cm / 10.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Niagara Falls in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsWinter Festival of Lights, Winter / Christmas break in Canada, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Niagara Falls's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherNiagara Falls's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Niagara Falls in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Winter Festival of Lights
14 Nov – 12 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedCanada's largest free outdoor light display runs through Queen Victoria Park and along the parkway from mid-November to early January, with fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Niagara Falls — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Niagara Falls in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
- December in Niagara Falls: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Niagara Falls on SeasonMap's comfort score (43/100).
- What is the weather like in Niagara Falls in December?
- In December, Niagara Falls averages a daily high of 3.7°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 76 mm of rain over roughly 11.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Niagara Falls in December?
- Niagara Falls has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Niagara Falls in December?
- Niagara Falls sees roughly 26.1 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Toronto's Distillery Winter Village around 14 Nov – 31 Dec.