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Burlington (NC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Burlington can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Burlington. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Burlington has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1146 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Burlington offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (124 mm) and February (64 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Burlington offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (9.1 hours daily) and December (5.5 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Burlington (NC)

Fri   Dec 27
7°C | 2°C
NE 3 m/s
2 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
17°C | 5°C
S 4 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Dec 29
18°C | 12°C
S 7 m/s
33 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

The best time of year to visit Burlington in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Burlington?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Burlington?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Burlington?
    July tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Burlington?
    February is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Burlington?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.