Best Time to Visit Montpelier, Vermont, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Montpelier.
Montpelier does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 19.6°C / 67.3°F) and driest (February, 58 mm / 2.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–October and December–April; the wetter half falls in May–August and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -9.1°C / 15.6°F in January to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in July, with rainfall from 58 mm / 2.3 in (February) to 116 mm / 4.6 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Montpelier, Vermont, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Montpelier's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 19.6°C67.3°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 16.9°C62.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 13.8°C56.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Montpelier matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Montpelier?
Montpelier doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~58 mm / 2.3 in) and July (warmest, 19.6°C / 67.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Montpelier?
The rainy season at Montpelier, Vermont runs through May–August and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is August (116 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the driest month in Montpelier?
The driest month in Montpelier is February, averaging about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -7.7°C / 18.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Montpelier?
The least comfortable months for travel to Montpelier — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 116 mm / 4.6 in in August, and the coldest month averages -9.1°C / 15.6°F.
Is Montpelier climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Montpelier figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Montpelier specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.