Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Vermont in September
Vermont cools off: highs slip to 69°F (21°C), from 75°F in August, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 17 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 50°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.6 in (91 mm).
Plan around September
September is one of Vermont's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: September.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in August to 85/100.
- September sits inside the Sep – Oct window our New England Fall Foliage route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- 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 September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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.
Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Why now September scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Prohibition Pig
Smoked meats, fried chicken and a deep Vermont tap list in downtown Waterbury.
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 Highs near 69°F and 3.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in September
- Stowe in September~8 mi · highs 69°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in September~65 mi · highs 71°F, 3.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in September~66 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in September~81 mi · highs 73°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Vermont?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. September is inside the Sep – Oct window our New England Fall Foliage route recommends.
How hot is Vermont in September?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vermont in September?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Vermont in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F), 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).
Routes in season in September
- New England Fall Foliage Sep – Oct
Planning Vermont in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.