Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Vermont in October
Vermont cools off: highs slip to 55°F (13°C), from 69°F in September, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (122 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 55°F (13°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 39°F (4°C).
Expect regular rain: about 4.8 in (122 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in September to 61/100.
- October sits inside the Sep – Oct window our New England Fall Foliage route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vermont in October
With 4.8 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Smugglers' Notch
Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best late Sep–mid Oct.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
Short factory tour with a tasting, plus the flavor graveyard on the hill.
Nearby in October
- Stowe in October~8 mi · highs 55°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in October~65 mi · highs 58°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in October~66 mi · highs 36°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in October~81 mi · highs 56°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Vermont?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain. October is inside the Sep – Oct window our New England Fall Foliage route recommends.
How cold is Vermont in October?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vermont in October?
Yes: about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Vermont in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- New England Fall Foliage Sep – Oct
Planning Vermont in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.