Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Amherst, New York, United States in March
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
5.1h
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Amherst, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March5°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Amherst's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March72mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Amherst's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July, September to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Amherst's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March28 weather score
March scores below Amherst's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
