Amherst weather in April (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Amherst this April? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of April in Amherst typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.

Precipitation

Amherst in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 228 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Amherst.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amherst climate page with graphs.

 

Amherst, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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