Climate of Vermont, USA
Area-weighted average across Vermont. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Vermont, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -9°C / 15.8°F in January to 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in to 118 mm / 4.6 in depending on the season (1106 mm / 43.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C15.8°F | 74 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -7.8°C18°F | 64 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -2.1°C28.2°F | 79 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
| April | 4.7°C40.5°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 11.9°C53.4°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 16.5°C61.7°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| August | 18.2°C64.8°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| September | 13.6°C56.5°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 7.5°C45.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | 1.5°C34.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.4°C22.3°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vermont?
Vermont, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 19.2°C / 66.6°F, and the driest is February at 64 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Vermont?
Vermont, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -9°C / 15.8°F in January to 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1106 mm / 43.5 in, with the wettest month being August (118 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest February (64 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Vermont?
The hottest month in Vermont is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Vermont?
The coldest month in Vermont is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -9°C / 15.8°F.
When does it rain most in Vermont?
The wettest month in Vermont is August, averaging about 118 mm / 4.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 64 mm / 2.5 in.