Climate Insights for Burlington

The climate in Burlington is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 448mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. Burlington is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season.

Burlington has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Burlington is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 448mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 83mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 14mm. That's 70mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 11cm.

Burlington is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Burlington, which began on March 20, 2026. Burlington is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Burlington is during Maggio, Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burlington based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.