Vermont climate by month
January highs across Vermont range from 26°F in Stowe to 29°F in Rutland; July highs from 79°F in Stowe to 82°F in Burlington. The most common best months across these cities are May, June, September.
Vermont weather month by month
Average of the 3 Vermont cities on this site, computed from NOAA's unrounded values (so it can differ by a degree from averaging the rounded city figures); individual cities differ, sometimes a lot.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F | 9°F | 13 | 20.2 in |
| February | 31°F | 10°F | 11 | 18.2 in |
| March | 40°F | 19°F | 12 | 16.3 in |
| April | 54°F | 32°F | 13 | 3.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 13 | 0.0 in |
| June | 76°F | 53°F | 14 | 0.0 in |
| July | 81°F | 58°F | 13 | 0.0 in |
| August | 79°F | 56°F | 13 | 0.0 in |
| September | 71°F | 48°F | 11 | 0.0 in |
| October | 58°F | 37°F | 14 | 0.3 in |
| November | 45°F | 28°F | 13 | 5.4 in |
| December | 34°F | 17°F | 15 | 19.1 in |
Regional differences
- Warmest winterRutland: January high 29°F
- Coolest summerStowe: July high 79°F
- Most wet daysStowe: 163 a year
- Fewest wet daysRutland: 143 a year
- Most snowBurlington: 87.5 in a year
Warmest and coolest Vermont city each month
| Month | Warmest | Coolest | Best month for |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Rutland 29°F | Stowe 26°F | – |
| February | Rutland 32°F | Stowe 30°F | – |
| March | Rutland 41°F | Stowe 39°F | – |
| April | Burlington 55°F | Stowe 53°F | – |
| May | Burlington 69°F | Stowe 66°F | 3 cities |
| June | Burlington 78°F | Stowe 74°F | 3 cities |
| July | Burlington 82°F | Stowe 79°F | – |
| August | Burlington 81°F | Stowe 77°F | – |
| September | Burlington 73°F | Stowe 70°F | 3 cities |
| October | Burlington 59°F | Stowe 56°F | – |
| November | Burlington 46°F | Stowe 43°F | – |
| December | Rutland 35°F | Stowe 32°F | – |
By normal daily high. "Best month for": how many of the 3 cities have it among their best months by our comfort score.
Frost and humidity across Vermont
- Earliest typical last frostBurlington: Apr 29
- Latest typical last frostStowe: May 20
- Most muggy daysRutland: 16 a year
- Fewest muggy daysStowe: 8 a year
All Vermont cities
| City | Jan high | Jul high | Wet days/yr | Snow/yr | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 29°F | 82°F | 157 | 87.5 in | May, Jun, Sep |
| Rutland | 29°F | 80°F | 143 | 74.6 in | May, Jun, Sep |
| Stowe | 26°F | 79°F | 163 | 87.5 in | May, Jun, Sep |
Also covered: South Burlington (see Burlington). These cities use the same weather stations as the city named.