Burlington, VT weather in August
Expect warm weather with frequent rain in Burlington in August, with highs near 81°F and lows near 61°F. Rain falls on about 12 days. It is one of the warmest months in Burlington. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 5
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:39 am / 8:18 pm | 6:14 am / 7:31 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.3 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 August day
- 6 am63°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am70°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon76°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm78°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm75°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 pm68°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more5 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry August brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202001: average high 84°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 76°F
- Wettest August2004: 7.9 in
- Driest August2002: 1.2 in
- Highest reading99°F (August 9, 2001)
- Lowest reading43°F (August 20, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 81°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 61°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 12 | 17 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.0 h | 12.5 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 73°F · 13 wet days
How Burlington ranks in August
- Normal high299th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days319th driest of 378
- Comfortable days51st most of 341
What to pack for Burlington in August
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
August has 15 heating degree days and 191 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Burlington in August?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 99°F (August 9, 2001).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in August?
About 12 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Burlington?
August ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (66 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. 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).