Amherst weather in October (Massachusetts, United States of America)
What should you pack for a trip to Amherst in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
The month of October in Amherst typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C.
Precipitation
Amherst in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.Average sunshine
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.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 October
Min Temperature
5°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
123 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
69% *
Sunshine
199 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
58% *
Where to go in the United States of America in October
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Amherst, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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