SeasonMapBurlington weather in April
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April in Burlington: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Burlington · #1146 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Burlington climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 101 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.2 cm / 2.8 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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 June, August 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 · usuallyHarvestSap 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 shutdownClosuresThe 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 ↗
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.
Where is Burlington?
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 (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Burlington in April?
- In April, Burlington averages a daily high of 11.5°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 100.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 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 7.2 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in North America — April
Within 300 km: Boston's Boston Marathon around 14–21 Apr, and Stowe's Maple sugaring around 1 Mar – 15 Apr.