December · Canada
Best time to visit Niagara Falls in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Niagara Falls in December
Average temperature 1°C, 95 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Niagara Falls scores 4.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Misty overlooks and boat rides shine April through September.
December in Niagara Falls — the hardest end of the year
December averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 95 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Niagara Falls in December?
- In December, Niagara Falls averages 1°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
- December earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Niagara Falls in December?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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