Amherst weather in October (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Amherst for October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

October in Amherst generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Amherst in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 149 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, 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 October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Moncton, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in October

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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