Climate of Montpelier, Vermont, USA
Point-value climate at Montpelier (Vermont, United States of America). Population approximately 8,538.
Located in Vermont, United States of America, Montpelier has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 8,538. Monthly average temperatures range from -9.1°C / 15.6°F in January to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 58 mm / 2.3 in (February) to 116 mm / 4.6 in (August) — about 1037 mm / 40.8 in across the year. Montpelier is the capital of Vermont. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Montpelier's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.1°C15.6°F | 68 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -7.7°C18.1°F | 58 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| March | -1.8°C28.8°F | 72 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| April | 5.2°C41.4°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| May | 12.3°C54.1°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| June | 16.9°C62.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 19.6°C67.3°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| August | 18.4°C65.1°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| September | 13.8°C56.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 7.6°C45.7°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| November | 1.4°C34.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.5°C22.1°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Montpelier?
Montpelier does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Montpelier's warmest month is July at an average of 19.6°C / 67.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Montpelier?
Montpelier, in Vermont, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -9.1°C / 15.6°F in January to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1037 mm / 40.8 in, with the wettest month being August (116 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest February (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Montpelier in July?
The average temperature in Montpelier in July is 19.6°C / 67.3°F, with rainfall of about 100 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Montpelier?
The driest month in Montpelier is February, with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -7.7°C / 18.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Montpelier?
The wettest month in Montpelier is August, with approximately 116 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.