SeasonMapBurlington weather in December
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December in Burlington: cold, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Burlington · #1243 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Burlington climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 22.2 cm / 8.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Burlington in December
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.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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).
Toughest 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 December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Stick season
25 Oct – 5 DecOff-season shutdownThe local name for the weeks between the last leaf and the first real snow: bare grey woods, no visitors, and the lowest rates of the year. The ski towns an hour east are shut and the city is entirely itself.
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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Burlington?
- December in Burlington: cold, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Burlington in December?
- In December, Burlington averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -2.9°C, with about 86.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Burlington in December?
- Burlington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
- Does it snow in Burlington in December?
- Burlington sees roughly 22.2 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Boston's First Night on 31 Dec – 1 Jan, and Stowe's Ski season around 20 Nov – 15 Apr.