Montpelier (VT) Climate by Month
The climate in Montpelier is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Montpelier, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -13°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Montpelier experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1129 mm of precipitation annually. Montpelier can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 142 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 60 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 11 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Montpelier can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Montpelier in the United States of America
During the months of May, June and September 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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