Best time to visit Amherst Town, MA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Amherst Town runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
34.0°F
Low
13.8°F
Precip
3.36 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

February Cold
High
37.0°F
Low
15.3°F
Precip
2.93 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 20m

March Cool
High
45.2°F
Low
24.1°F
Precip
3.47 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
58.2°F
Low
34.4°F
Precip
3.79 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 10m

May Good
High
69.5°F
Low
45.4°F
Precip
3.71 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

June Good
High
78.0°F
Low
55.0°F
Precip
4.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 3m

July Good
High
83.1°F
Low
60.2°F
Precip
4.12 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 49m

August Good
High
81.5°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
4.12 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 43m

September Good
High
74.4°F
Low
50.3°F
Precip
4.62 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
61.9°F
Low
38.6°F
Precip
4.74 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 49m

November Cool
High
49.7°F
Low
29.1°F
Precip
3.38 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 32m

December Cold
High
39.2°F
Low
20.8°F
Precip
3.89 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 55m

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