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

Can you expect sunny skies in Amherst in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Amherst tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 28°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Amherst in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 269 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amherst, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 269 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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