Amherst

What is the climate like in Amherst?

The best time to visit Amherst is typically July – August, with trip comfort peaking in August (6.6/10). Amherst is warmest in July, when daily highs average 76°F (25°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 15°F (-9°C). The wettest month is typically November and the driest is May; the year sees roughly 45 in (1138 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJuly – August — comfort peaks in August (6.6/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 76°F (25°C)
• Coolest monthFebruary — average low 15°F (-9°C)
• Wettest monthNovember (4.6 in (116 mm))
• Driest monthMay (3.2 in (81 mm))
• Annual precipitation45 in (1138 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromNappan Auto, 8 km away (2003-2026)