What’s the climate like in Vermont?
The current climate in Vermont features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -14°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vermont in recent years was 34°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2018.
On average, Vermont gets 1110 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 161 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Vermont is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Vermont to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Vermont?
The best time to visit Vermont for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vermont. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Vermont
The climate table of Vermont shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | -1 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -13 | -8 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 5 | -2 | -7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 51 | 52 | 62 | 86 | 146 | 104 | 120 | 83 | 106 | 100 | 64 | 136 |
| Snow (cm) | 45 | 25 | 27 | 7,9 | 1,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 24 | 30 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1110 mm per year, averaging 93 mm per month
- Snowfall: 161 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in January, 52 mm in February and 62 mm in March
- Wettest months: 146 mm in May, 136 mm in December and 120 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Vermont
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vermont, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vermont
This graph shows how much rainfall Vermont, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Vermont
This graph shows how much snow Vermont, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vermont
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vermont, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vermont
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vermont, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vermont
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vermont, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vermont
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Vermont, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Vermont by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vermont. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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