Burlington, VT weather in May
May in Burlington: mild, with frequent rain. Highs 69°F, lows 48°F, rain on about 14 days.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:43 am / 7:56 pm | 5:11 am / 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 15.3 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 May day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry May brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202015: average high 76°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 60°F
- Wettest May2013: 8.7 in
- Driest May1995: 1.4 in
- Highest reading95°F (May 27, 2020)
- Lowest reading27°F (May 5, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 69°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 48°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 16 | 15 |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.8 h | 15.5 h |
Highs change by +14°F from April and +9°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 62°F · 15 wet days
How Burlington ranks in May
- Normal high287th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days359th driest of 378
- Comfortable days83rd most of 339
What to pack for Burlington in May
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Heating and cooling
May has 236 heating degree days and 32 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Burlington in May?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 27°F (May 5, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in May?
About 14 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (8.7 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.4 in).
Is May a good time to visit Burlington?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (73 out of 100). It has about 16 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).