Best time to visit Essex Junction, VT

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Essex Junction runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
28.4°F
Low
9.9°F
Precip
2.49 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 0m

February Cold
High
31.4°F
Low
11.4°F
Precip
2.11 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 13m

March Cold
High
40.3°F
Low
21.4°F
Precip
2.70 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
54.4°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
3.49 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

May Good
High
68.2°F
Low
46.7°F
Precip
3.96 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

June Good
High
76.9°F
Low
56.1°F
Precip
4.64 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 18m

July Good
High
81.3°F
Low
60.8°F
Precip
4.51 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 2m

August Good
High
79.9°F
Low
59.2°F
Precip
4.00 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 52m

September Excellent
High
72.1°F
Low
51.8°F
Precip
3.98 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Good
High
58.2°F
Low
40.2°F
Precip
4.44 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

November Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
30.6°F
Precip
3.02 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

December Cold
High
34.6°F
Low
19.1°F
Precip
2.97 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 39m

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