Burlington, VT weather in September
September in Burlington: mild, with frequent rain. Highs 73°F, lows 53°F, about 11 wet days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 7:30 pm | 6:49 am / 6:36 pm |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 11.8 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 September day
- 6 am55°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am62°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 52°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 53°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°F17 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry September brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202015: average high 79°F
- Coolest September1991: average high 68°F
- Wettest September1999: 10.3 in
- Driest September2008: 1.2 in
- Highest reading98°F (September 9, 2002)
- Lowest reading28°F (September 29, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 73°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 53°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 17 | 8 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 12.5 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -8°F from August and -14°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 66°F · 12 wet days
How Burlington ranks in September
- Normal high324th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days337th driest of 378
- Comfortable days40th most of 342
What to pack for Burlington in September
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
September has 134 heating degree days and 66 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Burlington in September?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 98°F (September 9, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in September?
About 11 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (10.3 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.2 in).
Is September a good time to visit Burlington?
September ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (70 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days and about 1 day 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).