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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:

• Crescent Park
• Laguna Park

When making plans for your holiday in Amherst, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Lubbock, TX (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

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 you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Amherst are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and December. The months with the most rain are May and October, whereas January 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 20°C and at night it is 0°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 55 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 33°C during the day and 10°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 171 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 34°C and the night-time average is 17°C. Average precipitation for this season is 134 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 23°C and 1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 102 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Amherst is 462 mm.