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Amherst
Victoria, Australia

Amherst

Amherst is a locality in Victoria, Australia, 252 m above sea level. It has a population of about 63 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec
Population63
Local time22:32
37.15° S, 143.67° EElevation 252 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3371
The year in Amherstweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month48mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec

Best: Mar–Apr · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Amherst at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

59 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

23 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 32 km

Weather in Amherst

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct25°9°
Sat31 Oct21°13°12 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°
Mon2 Nov22°10°8.3 mm
Tue3 Nov20°12°0.6 mm
Wed4 Nov15°8°7.8 mm
Thu5 Nov14°7°
Fri6 Nov22°6°
Sat7 Nov12°7°1.4 mm
Sun8 Nov15°6°

When to go to Amherst

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score768487856439344355727685
High27°27°24°19°15°12°11°12°15°18°21°24°
Low14°14°12°9°7°5°4°5°6°8°10°12°
Rain (mm)312331355065596654484745
Wet days846671011111010106

What's on in Amherst

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Amherst

All monuments

Nature around Amherst

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Amherst

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Amherst

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Amherst

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

3371

Places near Amherst

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Amherst?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Amherst.
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Amherst?
July is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Amherst?
The postal code of Amherst is 3371.