Burlington weather in April

April in Burlington: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Burlington🇺🇸 United States · Great Lakes & Midwest · City68
  1. 36Jan
  2. 44Feb
  3. 53Mar
  4. 68Apr
  5. 86May
  6. 90Jun
  7. 79Jul
  8. 83Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 70Oct
  11. 57Nov
  12. 40Dec

#7 of 12 months in Burlington · #1112 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Days
12°C
Nights
3°C
Wet days
11
Sun
8.2 h
Humidity
71%
Daylight
14 h
Burlington, United States
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Traveller notes on Burlington in April

Other months in Burlington

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.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Burlington climate normals — April

Daytime high12°C / 54°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall86 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine8.2 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall11.6 cm / 4.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Burlington in April

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.

Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Burlington's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherBurlington's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Burlington in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Maple sugaring season

    25 Feb – 5 Apr · usuallyHarvest

    Sap runs when nights freeze and days thaw, so the season is a few weeks that move with the year. Sugarhouses within half an hour of the city open their doors for one weekend in late March; the boiling smell is the whole experience. Source ↗

  • Season

    Mud season

    1 Apr – 25 MayOff-season shutdownClosures

    The high trails in the Greens are closed by the Green Mountain Club until the ground firms up, usually around Memorial Day, and walking them early wrecks them. In town it is the cheapest, emptiest six weeks of the year. Source ↗

What's on around the world in April →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Burlington — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Burlington in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Burlington?
April in Burlington: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Burlington in April?
In April, Burlington averages a daily high of 12.4°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 85.6 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Burlington in April?
Burlington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in April.
Does it snow in Burlington in April?
Burlington sees roughly 11.6 cm of snowfall in April.

Within 300 km: Ottawa's Maple sugar shack season around 1 Mar – 20 Apr, and Boston's Boston Marathon around 14–21 Apr.