When is the best time to go to Amherst
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Amherst, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Amherst
Amherst weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Amherst are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 104mm | 3.7hrs | 10.3hrs |
Cold and damp weather often prevails in Amherst during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Amherst for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Amherst and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Amherst with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 85mm | 4.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Amherst is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Amherst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Amherst and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Amherst with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 91mm | 4.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Amherst is characteristically cold and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Amherst.
March is in the spring in Amherst and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Amherst with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 80mm | 5.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
Amherst's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Amherst.
April is in the spring in Amherst and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Amherst with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 85mm | 6.9hrs | 16hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Amherst and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Amherst.
May is in the spring in Amherst and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Amherst with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 84mm | 8hrs | 10.3hrs |
June is a a little damp month in Amherst and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Amherst, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Amherst and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Amherst with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 91mm | 8.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Amherst is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Amherst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Amherst and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 87mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Amherst is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Amherst, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Amherst and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 83mm | 6hrs | 14.5hrs |
Amherst's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Amherst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Amherst and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Amherst weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 105mm | 4.7hrs | 16hrs |
October is a damp month in Amherst and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Amherst.
October is in the fall / autumn in Amherst and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 108mm | 3.2hrs | 10.3hrs |
November is a damp month in Amherst and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Amherst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Amherst and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 117mm | 2.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Amherst is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Amherst for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Amherst and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Amherst weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 80mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.1°C 26.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 117mm 4.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.1°C 61°F |
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