Burlington, VT Weather
Burlington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 93°F (34°C) is about 15°F (8°C) above the typical August high of 78°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Burlington weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Burlington looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 68°. There is a 63% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Burlington 14-day forecast
About the weather in Burlington
Located in Vermont, United States, Burlington experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 80°F (27°C) in July and dip to about 29°F (-1°C) in January, with around 43.9 inches (1116 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Burlington weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 29°F (-1°C)
- Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: -22°F (-30°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 30 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 80°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 29°F (-1°C) and lows around 15°F (-9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -22°F (-30°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.8 inches (122 mm) of rain over 13 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 30 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Burlington is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (11°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Burlington is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 62°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Burlington is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Burlington is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 32°F (0°C) and nights around 18°F (-8°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 20 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Burlington by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 15° | 12 | 2.9 in | 4.8 h/day | 72% |
| February | 32° | 15° | 11 | 2.6 in | 6.1 h/day | 70% |
| March | 40° | 23° | 12 | 3.0 in | 7.4 h/day | 68% |
| April | 52° | 35° | 14 | 4.0 in | 8.2 h/day | 69% |
| May | 67° | 48° | 10 | 3.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 69% |
| June | 74° | 57° | 13 | 4.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 72% |
| July | 80° | 64° | 13 | 4.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 74% |
| August | 78° | 63° | 12 | 4.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 75% |
| September | 72° | 57° | 9 | 3.2 in | 9.7 h/day | 75% |
| October | 59° | 46° | 14 | 4.8 in | 6.9 h/day | 75% |
| November | 45° | 33° | 13 | 3.4 in | 5.2 h/day | 73% |
| December | 36° | 24° | 14 | 3.4 in | 4.3 h/day | 74% |