Burlington Weather Forecast
Burlington weather: 62°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Burlington is a city in Vermont. Burlington is known for Lake Champlain and fall foliage. It has a population of about 45.000.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Burlington with clear. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 58°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Burlington is July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 73 mi away. Nearby highlights include Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington, Mont-Tremblant National Park and St. Lawrence River.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Burlington today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Burlington right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:07 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Burlington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 58° | 2% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 65° | 51% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 55° | 31% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 49° | 1% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 57° | 15% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 62° | 26% · 0,9 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 63° | 25% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 22% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 17% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 48° | 20% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 51° | 32% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 52° | 33% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 52° | 45% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 58° | 32% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 52° | 37% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 27% | -- | — |
Climate in Burlington month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 17° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 31° | 14° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 27° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 37° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 50° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 60° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 65° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 62° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 56° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 33° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 34° | 22° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Burlington
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Air quality and pollen in Burlington
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Burlington
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Burlington?
Burlington is a city in Vermont. Its coordinates are 44.4759, -73.2121. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Burlington right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Burlington?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Burlington, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Burlington in?
Burlington observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:07 AM.
How many people live in Burlington?
Burlington has a population of approximately 45.000.
What is the nearest airport to Burlington?
The closest airports are Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 73 mi away, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 183 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 258 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Burlington?
Popular options include Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington, Mont-Tremblant National Park, St. Lawrence River, Baxter State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 5:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
