Amherst weather in September (New York State, United States of America)

Is September a good time to explore Amherst weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During September, Amherst usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Amherst in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 206 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November 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 September

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amherst.

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