Burlington weather in March

March in Burlington: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Burlington🇺🇸 United States · Great Lakes & Midwest · City53
  1. 36Jan
  2. 44Feb
  3. 53Mar
  4. 68Apr
  5. 86May
  6. 90Jun
  7. 79Jul
  8. 83Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 70Oct
  11. 57Nov
  12. 40Dec

#9 of 12 months in Burlington · #1297 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 53/100 (tier D)

Days
5°C
Nights
-3°C
Wet days
10
Sun
7.2 h
Humidity
71%
Daylight
12 h
Burlington, United States
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Traveller notes on Burlington in March

Notes from nearby Stowe (42 km away)

Burlington doesn't have its own notes for March yet — these are about Stowe, close enough to share the season.

Stowe-forum threads on March weather describe early-to-mid March as traditionally some of the best skiing of the entire season, base depth typically at its deepest and days noticeably longer and milder than deep winter. Posters call snow depth here often peaking in late March or even early April, a real contrast to the assumption that winter's tail end means thinning coverage. Regulars describe late March as considerably less predictable than the earlier weeks, some years staying cold and snowy while others swing warm fast. Posters call crowds through March noticeably smaller than the holiday peak, a genuine upside for anyone flexible on timing. Regulars recommend early-to-mid March as the more dependable target over the back half of the month. Posters recommend checking a current snow report before committing to specific late-March dates. The record: 4.6C days feeling like 1C, -6.8C nights, a notably high 39.1cm of fresh accumulation and 73 percent humidity.
StoweMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · about Stowe · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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 — March

Daytime high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-3°C / 26°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall66 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine7.2 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall30.7 cm / 12.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

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

Crowds in Burlington in March

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.

BusySpring break in United States(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 March

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

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 31 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in March →

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 March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Burlington?
March in Burlington: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
What is the weather like in Burlington in March?
In March, Burlington averages a daily high of 5.4°C and a low of -3.4°C, with about 66 mm of rain over roughly 9.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Burlington in March?
Burlington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in March.
Does it snow in Burlington in March?
Burlington sees roughly 30.7 cm of snowfall in March.

Within 300 km: Montreal's Montreal en Lumiere around 18 Feb – 10 Mar, and Ottawa's Maple sugar shack season around 1 Mar – 20 Apr.