SeasonMapBurlington weather in January
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January in Burlington: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Burlington · #1287 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 34/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Burlington in January
Notes from nearby Stowe (42 km away)
Burlington doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Stowe, close enough to share the season.
Stowe's forum calls January reliably snowy — close to a sure thing for snow at street level — with daytime temperatures hovering in the 20s°F and nights dropping well below that. Regulars note January is statistically the coldest month, with the occasional cold snap pushing well past -20°F, so proper winter layers aren't optional.
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Burlington climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 29°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 52.6 cm / 20.7 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 January
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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Burlington in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 53 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Burlington?
- January in Burlington: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (34/100).
- What is the weather like in Burlington in January?
- In January, Burlington averages a daily high of -1.5°C and a low of -9.5°C, with about 77.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Burlington in January?
- Burlington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Burlington in January?
- Burlington sees roughly 52.6 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Burlington
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Similar destinations in North America — January
Within 300 km: Montreal's Igloofest around 14 Jan – 8 Feb, and Ottawa's Winterlude around 30 Jan – 17 Feb.