Burlington weather in September
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September in Burlington: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Burlington · #301 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Burlington in September
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Burlington climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Burlington in September
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 crowdsFall foliage, Summer 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).
Best weatherBurlington's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
September includes Fall foliage.
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What's on in Burlington in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Fall foliage
25 Sep – 20 Oct · usuallyAutumn colourCrowdedPeak reaches the Champlain valley around the second week of October, a week or so after the spine of the Greens. Weekend rooms and the Stowe road are the bottleneck, not the colour. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Burlington?
- September in Burlington: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Burlington on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Burlington in September?
- In September, Burlington averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 74.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Burlington in September?
- Burlington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in September.
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Similar destinations in North America — September
Within 300 km: Stowe's Mount Mansfield summer season around 25 May – 15 Oct, and Lake Placid's Adirondack foliage around 20 Sep – 15 Oct.