Burlington weather in December
December in Burlington: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#11 of 12 months in Burlington · #1293 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 40/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 3°C
- Nights
- -5°C
- Wet days
- 11
- Sun
- 4.2 h
- Humidity
- 75%
- Daylight
- 9 h
Traveller notes on Burlington in December
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.
Other months in Burlington
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.
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Burlington climate normals — December
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.
Peak crowdsChristmas and New Year, Winter / 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 May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Burlington in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
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.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
24 Dec – 1 JanChristmas & New YearClosuresCrowdedChristmas Day and New Year's Day are federal holidays: on 25 December most shops, museums and many restaurants close, and airports stay busy through the week between as families travel. New Year's Eve fills bars and restaurants, many at set-menu prices. 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Burlington?
- December in Burlington: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (40/100).
- What is the weather like in Burlington in December?
- In December, Burlington averages a daily high of 2.5°C and a low of -4.6°C, with about 68.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 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 29.5 cm of snowfall in December.
Within 300 km: Ottawa's Winter Lights Across Canada around 5 Dec – 8 Jan, and Boston's First Night on 31 Dec – 1 Jan.