When to go · Amherst
Amherst in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access)). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access)). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Amherst's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access).
- JulyGreatInside Amherst's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access).
- AugustGreatInside Amherst's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access).
- SeptemberGreatInside Amherst's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access).
Weather in October
- AmherstHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Amherst, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
Jun: 12
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 1
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access)). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
June: Inside Amherst's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, dry, birds and shore access).
Amherst: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast