When to go · Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, Virginia, month by month
The best months for Amherst, Virginia: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Amherst, Virginia, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.
May: Inside Amherst, Virginia's best window: Apr–Oct.
Amherst, Virginia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.