Late summer · Weather & things to do
Vermont in August
Little changes in Vermont from July: highs stay near 75°F (24°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), and about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 58°F (14°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (109 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 69°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (71 → 72/100).
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vermont in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
Short factory tour with a tasting, plus the flavor graveyard on the hill.
Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road
4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.
Why now August scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.
Nearby in August
- Stowe in August~8 mi · highs 75°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in August~65 mi · highs 77°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in August~66 mi · highs 56°F, 4.4 in rain · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in August~81 mi · highs 79°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Vermont's ~245 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vermont in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Vermont?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 85 in September. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Vermont in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vermont in August?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Vermont in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Vermont in August?
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