Burlington weather by month
The best time to visit Burlington is May, June and September — 92/100 in September, 23°C and 7 rainy days. The best season is summer, June to August (84/100 on average).
The worst month is January at 36/100 — freezing, a little rain, clean air. See January →
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Planning the wider trip? Best time to visit United States →
Best season: June to August (84/100 on average) · worst January (36/100)
- Days
- 23°C
- Nights
- 13°C
- Wet days
- 7
- Sun
- 9.1 h
- Humidity
- 75%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Burlington, month by month
Comfort score out of 100 for the kind of trip Burlington is best for, the average high, rainy days and hours of sun a day from the climate normals, and how busy it tends to be.
What's on in Burlington through the year
Festivals, natural spectacles, holidays and the seasons to watch out for — curated and sourced. The month pages carry the detail.
- February
- Maple sugaring season25 Feb – 5 Apr (usually)Nature
- April
- Mud season1 Apr – 25 MaySeason
- May
- Vermont City Marathon22–31 May (usually)Festival
- June
- Burlington Discover Jazz Festival1–12 Jun (usually)Festival
- July
- Independence Day3–5 JulHoliday
- September
- Fall foliage25 Sep – 20 Oct (usually)Nature
- October
- Stick season25 Oct – 5 DecSeason
- November
- Thanksgiving25–29 NovHoliday
- December
- Christmas and New Year24 Dec – 1 JanHoliday
Crowds in Burlington in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFall foliage, Summer break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Traveller notes on Burlington
What people who have been say about the place — the year-round notes first, then month by month.
Forum posters describe early June as warm but genuinely variable - one visitor logged a range from the 60s up to the high 80s F within the same trip, and a light rain jacket gets recommended for the spring-showers chance that lingers into the month. June is called a quieter window since the colleges have emptied out for summer, ahead of the bigger July-August crowds. Leddy Park comes up repeatedly as the go-to for warm-weather activities - swimming, fishing, or just hanging out on the bike path and beach - alongside the festivals and outdoor concerts that start filling the streets as the season turns.
Forum posters describe December in Burlington as cold, gray and dreary with short days, typical daytime highs in the 30sF and lows in the teens to 20sF, and posters note a relatively low chance of snow specifically in early-to-mid December compared to deeper winter. Posters are consistent that the city stays lively despite the weather, describing downtown Church Street as festively lit for Christmas with restaurants, bars and live music keeping the atmosphere upbeat through the cold, quiet season. Posters flag that real winter sports - skiing, snowshoeing and similar activities - require transportation out of town rather than being available within Burlington itself. Posters generally rate December as a quiet, atmospheric time to visit Burlington for anyone not chasing snow sports specifically.
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