Niagara Falls (NY) FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Niagara Falls (NY).

When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls (NY)?

The best time to visit Niagara Falls is summer (June-August) when temperatures usually range 20-25°C with sunny, drier weather, but this is also the busiest time. Winter (November-March) is cold but not as severely cold as elsewhere in the region. There is frequent snow and Lake Erie sometimes freezes over in mid-winter. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October) are generally comfortably cool but also the wettest time of year.

What is the time difference between the UK and Niagara Falls (NY)?

Niagra Falls uses Eastern Standard Time (GMT – 5), observing Daylight Saving Time (GMT – 4) March to November.

What places combine well with Niagara Falls (NY)?

Niagara Falls is half an hour from the nearest large US city of Buffalo, 1.5 hours’ drive from Rochester, and six hours from New York City and Philadelphia. On the Canadian side, Niagara Falls is 1.5 hours from Toronto, and half an hour from the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. A shuttle bus runs between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake May to October.

What are the main cultural events in Niagara Falls (NY)?

January – Niagara Icewine Festival – celebration of the local speciality made from frozen grapes
June – Niagara Folk Arts Festival – traditional folk performances
September – Niagara Grape and Wine Festival – celebration of local wine and grape recipes
November to February – Winter Festival of Lights – a festive light show