Best Time to Drive: Berkshire, VT to Essex Junction, VT

The best time to drive from Berkshire, VT to Essex Junction, VT is May, June, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. January is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

June

Also great

August

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 21°F

Feb

Difficult 23°F

Mar

Challenging 32°F

Apr

Good 46°F

May

Great 58°F

Jun

Great 68°F

Jul

Great 72°F

Aug

Great 71°F

Sep

Great 63°F

Oct

Fair 50°F

Nov

Challenging 39°F

Dec

Difficult 28°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 21°F

Rainy days ~2.1

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 23°F

Rainy days ~1.8

Rating Difficult

March

Avg temp 32°F

Rainy days ~2.2

Rating Challenging

April

Avg temp 46°F

Rainy days ~3.1

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 58°F

Rainy days ~3.8

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 68°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 72°F

Rainy days ~4.1

Rating Great

August

Avg temp 71°F

Rainy days ~3.5

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 63°F

Rainy days ~3.7

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 50°F

Rainy days ~3.8

Rating Fair

November

Avg temp 39°F

Rainy days ~2.7

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 28°F

Rainy days ~2.5

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Climate Context

Berkshire, VT

Northeast

Essex Junction, VT

Northeast

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