Amherst Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Amherst, United States has cool weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 81/100). Annual average high: 13.4°C, total rainfall: 991mm.
When is the best time to visit Amherst?
81
August is the best month to visit Amherst with a travel score of 81/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.2°C, 11 rain days, and 11.3 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
33
Jan
41
Feb
50
Mar
62
Apr
74
May
80
Jun
80
Jul
81
Aug
79
Sep
62
Oct
51
Nov
38
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Amherst each month?
13.4°C
Avg High
5.6°C
Avg Low
991mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Amherst get?
Amherst receives 991mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 100mm, while February is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Amherst?
January
33
0°C
Low: -7°C
12 rain days
Poor
February
41
1°C
Low: -7°C
10 rain days
Mixed
March
50
6°C
Low: -3°C
11 rain days
Mixed
April
62
12°C
Low: 3°C
12 rain days
Good
May
74
19°C
Low: 10°C
11 rain days
Good
June
80
24°C
Low: 16°C
12 rain days
Excellent
July
80
26°C
Low: 18°C
13 rain days
Good
August
Best time to visit81
25°C
Low: 18°C
11 rain days
Excellent
September
79
22°C
Low: 14°C
10 rain days
Good
October
62
15°C
Low: 8°C
12 rain days
Good
November
51
8°C
Low: 2°C
11 rain days
Mixed
December
38
3°C
Low: -3°C
12 rain days
Poor
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