When to go · Montpelier
Montpelier, month by month
The best months for Montpelier: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Mar–Apr (mud season and downtown flood risk).-3 °C / -14 °C, 12 rain days27 °F / 7 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Mar–Apr (mud season and downtown flood risk).-2 °C / -13 °C, 10 rain days28 °F / 9 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Mar–Apr (mud season and downtown flood risk).3 °C / -8 °C, 11 rain days37 °F / 18 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Mar–Apr (mud season and downtown flood risk).11 °C / -1 °C, 12 rain days52 °F / 30 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.18 °C / 5 °C, 13 rain days64 °F / 41 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Montpelier's best window: Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct).23 °C / 10 °C, 13 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Montpelier's best window: Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct).25 °C / 13 °C, 12 rain days77 °F / 55 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Montpelier's best window: Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct).24 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Montpelier's best window: Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct).20 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Montpelier's best window: Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct).13 °C / 2 °C, 12 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.6 °C / -3 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 27 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (foliage peaks late Sep–early Oct)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.-1 °C / -9 °C, 13 rain days30 °F / 16 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday