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Things to do in Burlington in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Burlington, with average highs around 26°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Shelburne Museum

non-profit museum in Vermont, USA

2Indoor escape

Old Round Church

historic church on Round Church Road in Richmond, Vermont

3Indoor escape

Fleming Museum of Art

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Burlington in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Burlington?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Burlington, with average highs around 26°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Burlington in January?

Average daytime highs are around 26°F, compared with 82°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Burlington in January?

Top picks for January: Shelburne Museum, Old Round Church, Fleming Museum of Art, Birds of Vermont Museum, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.