Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
September verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
6.7h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Amherst, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
September22°C average high
September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
September89mm average rain
September is wetter than Amherst's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
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.
September6.7 hours average sun
September 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.
September53 weather score
September sits close to Amherst's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.