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Vermont in July
Vermont's warmest month brings highs averaging 77°F (25°C), lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 77°F (25°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 60°F (15°C).
Humidity averages 83%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
With about 15 h 03 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Humidity season begins: 83% on average, up from 82% in June.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in June to 71/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 77°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics83% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vermont in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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 July scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Smugglers' Notch
Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Nearby in July
- Stowe in July~8 mi · highs 77°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in July~65 mi · highs 79°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in July~66 mi · highs 58°F, 4.7 in rain · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in July~81 mi · highs 80°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Vermont?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 85 in September. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Vermont in July?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vermont in July?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Vermont in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 77°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (83% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vermont in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.