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Best time to visit · Vermont, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Stowe is September, scoring up to 85/100 with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain in September. May – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 24°F to 77°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 24°F-4°C | 27°F-3°C | 36°F2°C | 50°F10°C | 64°F18°C | 72°F22°C | 77°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 69°F21°C | 55°F13°C | 42°F6°C | 30°F-1°C |
| Avg low | 9°F-13°C | 10°F-12°C | 19°F-7°C | 32°F0°C | 44°F7°C | 54°F12°C | 60°F15°C | 58°F14°C | 50°F10°C | 39°F4°C | 28°F-2°C | 17°F-8°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.5 in63 mm | 2.6 in66 mm | 2.9 in74 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 4.3 in108 mm | 5.2 in131 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 3.3 in84 mm | 3.7 in93 mm |
| Humidity | 95% | 95% | 90% | 82% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 83% | 82% | 85% | 89% | 94% |
| Cloud | 79% | 74% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 67% | 61% | 59% | 57% | 71% | 75% | 81% |
| Comfort | 41 | 42 | 43 | 57 | 78 | 77 | 71 | 72 | 85 | 61 | 42 | 37 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m (1,293 ft) to Stowe's ~220 m (722 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 24–30°F (-4–-1°C) and lows down to 9°F (-13°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 40/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 36°F highs in March to 64°F by May. About 10.7 in (273 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May score well without being the very best (season average 59/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 72–77°F (22–25°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.1 in (358 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. July feels humid, with humidity near 83%. June – August score well without being the very best (season average 73/100).
Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 42°F by November. About 11.7 in (297 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. September is among the best-scoring months (season average 63/100).
By comfort score: 3 Great, 3 Good, 1 Fair and 5 Tough. Great months: May & June and September. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Stowe is September, scoring up to 85/100 with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain in September. May – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.5 in (63 mm). The yearly total is around 45.3 in (1150 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C) and highs of 24°F (-4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 77°F (25°C).
Yes: in July humidity averages 83% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 77°F (25°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 9°F (-13°C) in January.
Poll the group on September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
