Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 9°
nights -1 to 1°
- 7 rainy days · 80 mm
When is the best time to visit Baltimore?
- Jan7°not recommended
- Feb8°not recommended
- Mar13°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May24°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Baltimore, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | -1° | 78 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 8° | 0° | 70 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 13° | 4° | 100 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 19° | 9° | 90 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 24° | 14° | 86 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 20° | 85 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 23° | 120 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 31° | 22° | 111 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 27° | 18° | 114 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 11° | 89 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 6° | 76 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 9° | 1° | 93 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Baltimore, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Baltimore Inner Harbor) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 24°
nights 4 to 14°
- 8 rainy days · 92 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 32°
nights 20 to 23°
- 8 rainy days · 105 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 27°
nights 6 to 18°
- 6 rainy days · 93 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Baltimore, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h55 of daylight, in December 9h25, a difference of 5h30.
9h41Jan
10h40Feb
11h50Mar
13h11Apr
14h19May
14h55Jun
14h40Jul
13h42Aug
12h23Sep
11h05Oct
9h58Nov
9h25Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Baltimore Inner Harbor" (39.28°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Baltimore, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended7°-1° at night
- 78 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended8°0° at night
- 70 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair13°4° at night
- 100 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°9° at night
- 90 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended24°14° at night
- 86 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended30°20° at night
- 85 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°23° at night
- 120 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°22° at night
- 111 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°18° at night
- 114 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°11° at night
- 89 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°6° at night
- 76 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°1° at night
- 93 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 78 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Rain stays light: 70 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (120 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 114 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 89 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 76 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baltimore?
April to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 19 to 30 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Baltimore Inner Harbor).
Which month should you avoid in Baltimore?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 93 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Baltimore Inner Harbor).
What is the hottest month in Baltimore?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Baltimore Inner Harbor).
What is the coldest month in Baltimore?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Baltimore Inner Harbor).
What is the driest month in Baltimore?
February: 70 mm over 7 days of rain, against 120 mm in July, the wettest month.
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