City in Vermont

Burlington Weather Forecast

Burlington weather: 68°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 68°F now🕔 11:14 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 45.000

Burlington weather in August

77°
average high · low 62°F
★★★★
ranked #3 of 12 months

One of the best months to visit Burlington.

Average high77°F
Average low62°F
Mean69°F
Rainfall4,1 in

August runs 53°F warmer than the annual average in Burlington.

Compare with July or September.

Weather map for Burlington

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Climate in Burlington month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January28°17°2,6 in★★☆☆☆
February31°14°1,5 in★★☆☆☆
March44°27°3,3 in★★☆☆☆
April54°37°4,8 in★★★☆☆
May65°50°5,1 in★★★★
June76°60°5,1 in★★★★
July82°65°3,6 in★★★★
August77°62°4,1 in★★★★
September72°56°2,4 in★★★★
October60°46°5,2 in★★★☆☆
November44°33°3,4 in★★☆☆☆
December34°22°4,2 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Burlington compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Burlington.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Montreal73 mi46°F34°F cooler43 in
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport73 mi47°F33°F cooler43 in
Franconia Notch State Park79 mi43°F37°F cooler50 in
Mount Washington95 mi27°F53°F cooler55 in
New Hampshire121 mi48°Fabout the same42 in

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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 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 69% and wind is 2 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 11:14 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 21, 2026 at 11:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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