Find 550 hotels in Amherst

Finding Amherst Hotels

Amherst is a good place to visit, but if accommodation is hard to come by and you're looking for more choices, these towns close by may have more of what you like.

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• 6 hotels in Clifton
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Exploring Amherst

The city of Amherst has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Amherst include:

• Beech Hill Pond
• Green Lake
• University of Maine
• Branch Lake
• Bangor Mall
• Penobscot River
• Chemo Pond

When making plans for your holiday in Amherst, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Amherst?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Amherst, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Amherst are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are December and October, whereas March and February have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 3°C and at night it is -11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 244 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 21°C during the day and 1°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 305 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 26°C and the night-time average is 11°C. Average precipitation for this season is 299 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 14°C and -6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 365 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Amherst is 1213 mm.