SeasonMapBurlington weather in May
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May in Burlington: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Burlington · #497 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Burlington climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Rainfall | 71 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 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 May
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.
BusyVermont City Marathon(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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Burlington in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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 ↗
- Festival
Vermont City Marathon
22–31 May · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedClosuresBook earlyMemorial Day Sunday, a loop through the neighbourhoods and along the lake bike path with a taiko drum corps at the hard bit. Downtown streets close through the morning and hotels sell out weeks ahead. 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Burlington?
- May in Burlington: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Burlington in May?
- In May, Burlington averages a daily high of 18.3°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 70.5 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Burlington in May?
- Burlington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
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Similar destinations in North America — May
Within 300 km: Stowe's Mount Mansfield summer season around 25 May – 15 Oct, and Ottawa's Canadian Tulip Festival around 8–20 May.