Vermont

Vermont Weather in October

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

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Planning a trip to Vermont, the United States of America this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Vermont in October

Vermont, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Vermont generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Stratton Mountain to 16°C (61°F) in Brattleboro. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Brattleboro and 1°C (34°F) in Stratton Mountain.

To explore the conditions in Vermont, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burlington with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Stratton Mountain with 190 mm (7.5 in).

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Vermont, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Vermont (October)

Precipitation variation in Vermont (October)

Killington

In October Killington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in Killington →

Brattleboro

In October Brattleboro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Brattleboro →

Burlington

In October Burlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
160 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Burlington →

Stowe

In October Stowe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
160 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in Stowe →

Manchester

In October Manchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Manchester →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vermont, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Killington 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Brattleboro 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Burlington 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Stowe 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Manchester 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
South Burlington 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Vermont weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Vermont, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Killington averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Killington peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in October, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Vermont, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Vermont, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Killington sits around 150 mm (5.9 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Killington, October 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. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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