Best time to visit Amherst, VA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Amherst runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 41m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 10h 36m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 11h 45m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 59m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 1m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 33m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 21m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 27m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 14m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 0m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 56m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 25m
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