Climate Insights for Burlington

The climate in Burlington is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1059mm of precipitation falls per year. Burlington receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burlington is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Burlington experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Burlington has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Burlington is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1059mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 132mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 67mm. That's 65mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Burlington receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 217cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Burlington is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap 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 July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

The best time to visit Burlington is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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.