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Waitsfield (VT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Waitsfield can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Waitsfield. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a very cold -3°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -13°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Waitsfield has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1349 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 157 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 79 mm of snowfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Waitsfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Forecast for Waitsfield (VT)

Sun   Dec 22
-12°C | -21°C
NW 3 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
-6°C | -20°C
S 3 m/s
5.5 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

Tue   Dec 24
-3°C | -9°C
NW 2 m/s
19 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

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

During the months of June, July, August 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Waitsfield?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June and July.
  • When is winter in Waitsfield?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Waitsfield?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Waitsfield?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Waitsfield?
    July tops the wettest month list with 157 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Waitsfield?
    January is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Waitsfield?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 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.