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Finding Amherst Hotels

So, you're considering going to Amherst? If you'd like to find accommodation that's located near the sights, you can enter your holiday dates and then use the filters next to your hotel search results to find somewhere to stay near the area's attractions. You can choose among 11 Amherst hotels and accommodation options to find a place to stay.

Exploring Amherst

The city of Amherst is known for its university and restaurants. Popular attractions in and around Amherst include:

• Amherst College
• Emily Dickinson Museum
• UMass Fine Arts Center
• University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Mullins Center
• Hampshire College
• Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

When making plans for your holiday in Amherst, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Amherst?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Amherst, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. 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 October and December, whereas May and November have the least.

Here's a rundown 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 6°C and at night it is -7°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 285 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 25°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 297 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 28°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 336 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 16°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 354 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Amherst is 1271 mm.