Vermont

Vermont Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vermont, the United States of America in January.

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Thinking about venturing to Vermont, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Vermont in January

Vermont, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Vermont generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -3°C (27°F) in Saint Johnsbury to 0°C (32°F) in Brattleboro. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -11°C (12°F) in Brattleboro and -14°C (7°F) in Saint Johnsbury. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vermont, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Colchester with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to high snowfall in Stratton Mountain with 120 mm (4.7 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Killington.

Explore Vermont by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vermont — and find the best time to visit. (based on Killington)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March5°C (41°F) April12°C (54°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October13°C (55°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
Best Time to Visit Vermont →

Best Places to Visit in Vermont in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vermont.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Vermont

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Vermont, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Vermont (January)

Precipitation variation in Vermont (January)

Killington

In January Killington generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Killington →

Brattleboro

In January Brattleboro generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
127 mm (5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brattleboro →

Burlington

In January Burlington generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
128 hours
150 hours
Monthly snowfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Burlington →

Stowe

In January Stowe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
128 hours
150 hours
Monthly snowfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stowe →

Manchester

In January Manchester generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
153 mm (6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manchester →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vermont in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Killington -1°C (30°F) -12°C (10°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Brattleboro 0°C (32°F) -11°C (12°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Burlington -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Stowe -3°C (27°F) -13°C (9°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Manchester -1°C (30°F) -12°C (10°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
South Burlington -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Vermont weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vermont, the United States of America in January?

In January, Vermont, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Killington sees daytime temperatures near -1°C (30°F), with nights cooling to roughly -12°C (10°F).

What is the average temperature in Vermont, the United States of America in January?

In Killington, the average daytime high in January is -1°C (30°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -12°C (10°F).

Does Vermont, the United States of America get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Vermont, the United States of America during January, with Killington averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vermont, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Killington, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vermont, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Vermont, the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in Killington. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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