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

How is the weather in Amherst in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Amherst generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C.

Amherst in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 213 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Amherst. 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 March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 213 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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

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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 Amherst in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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