Burlington, VT weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain and some snow in Burlington in April, with highs near 55°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 4.1 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:19 pm | 5:44 am / 7:55 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 61°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2011: 7.9 in
- Driest April1999: 0.7 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading10°F (April 5, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 55°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 36°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +14°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Saratoga Springs, NY100 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Burlington ranks in April
- Normal high330th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days345th driest of 378
- Comfortable days295th most of 340
What to pack for Burlington in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.1 in of snow in a typical year
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 11. All frost dates for Burlington.
Heating and cooling
April has 586 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Burlington in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 10°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Burlington in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Burlington?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (54 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 330 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burlington International Airport (726170-14742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 332 ft (137 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).