Climate almanac

Burlington

North Carolina, United States · 36.10°, -79.44°

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What is the climate like in Burlington?

The best time to visit Burlington is typically October, the year's most comfortable month (7.0/10). Burlington is warmest in July, when daily highs average 90°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 34°F (1°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 48 in (1207 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitOctober — the year's comfort peak (7.0/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 90°F (32°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 34°F (1°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (5.1 in (128 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (2.6 in (67 mm))
  • Annual precipitation48 in (1207 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromBurlington Fire Stn #5, 4 km away (1952-2020)