Burlington, VT weather in October
In October, Burlington sees highs around 59°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 6:34 pm | 7:28 am / 5:43 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 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 October day
- 6 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 41°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°F8 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 snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry October brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 53°F
- Wettest October2019: 8.5 in
- Driest October2004: 1.2 in
- Highest reading82°F (October 10, 2018)
- Lowest reading20°F (October 31, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 59°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 8 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -14°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Brockton, MA199 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Bridgeport, CT229 mi · high 64°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Burlington ranks in October
- Normal high334th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days349th driest of 378
- Comfortable days254th most of 340
What to pack for Burlington in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 15; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 2. All frost dates for Burlington.
Heating and cooling
October has 459 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Burlington in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 20°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in October?
About 13 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Burlington in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Burlington?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (53 out of 100). It has about 8 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).