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Finding Amherst Hotels

So, you're considering going to Amherst? If you want to find accommodation that's located near the sights, you can enter your holiday dates and then use the filters beside your hotel search results to find a hotel near the area's attractions. You can choose among 14 Amherst hotels and accommodation choices to find a place you'd like to stay.

Exploring Amherst

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

• Sweet Briar College
• George Washington National Forest
• Sweet Briar Museum
• Winton Country Club
• Amherst County Museum and Historical Society
• Lower Sweetbriar Lake
• Mary Helen Cochran Library

When arranging your Amherst getaway, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that works 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 useful when you are 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 April, whereas July and August 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 14°C and at night it is -2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 302 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 8°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 320 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 32°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 281 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 21°C and 1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 324 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Amherst is 1227 mm.