Burlington weather by month
Average highs run from 29°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 13°F. It gets 38 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 88 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 145 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Burlington
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 21.1 in | 6 | 0 | 29 | very cold |
| February | 32°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 19.3 in | 5 | 0 | 26 | very cold |
| March | 41°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 17.5 in | 6 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| April | 55°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 4.1 in | 8 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| June | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| August | 81°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 73°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 59°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in | 8 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| November | 46°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cold |
| December | 35°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 19.5 in | 7 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| Year | 57°F avg | 39°F avg | 37.5 in | 87.5 in | 82 | 8 | 145 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Burlington Intl. Airport, VT (USW00014742), 3.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Burlington
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 49m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 32m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:12 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:40 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 102 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 am | 4:38 pm | 9h 13m |
| February | 6:52 am | 5:21 pm | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:04 am | 6:58 pm | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:08 am | 7:36 pm | 13h 28m |
| May | 5:25 am | 8:12 pm | 14h 48m |
| June | 5:07 am | 8:38 pm | 15h 31m |
| July | 5:22 am | 8:33 pm | 15h 12m |
| August | 5:55 am | 7:57 pm | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:31 am | 7:02 pm | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:07 am | 6:07 pm | 11h 00m |
| November | 6:48 am | 4:24 pm | 9h 36m |
| December | 7:22 am | 4:13 pm | 8h 51m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Burlington with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Burlington getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Burlington.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Burlington?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 62°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Burlington?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 13°F and highs of 29°F.
What is the rainiest month in Burlington?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.8 inches.
Does it snow in Burlington?
Yes. Burlington averages 88 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Burlington?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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