Amherst Weather in October

The climate in Amherst during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Amherst and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Amherst in October 2024.