Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Amherst, New York, United States in October
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
79mm
Sun
5h
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h 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
October15°C average high
October is close to Amherst's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October79mm average rain
October sits near Amherst's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October5 hours average sun
October 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
October30 weather score
October 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.
