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Baltimore in April
Baltimore warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 51°F in March, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 84/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 64°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 43°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (94 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Baltimore's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (13°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in March to 84/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – Jun window our Capital Cities Corridor route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Baltimore in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
National Aquarium
Large aquarium with a rooftop rainforest and Atlantic coral reef exhibit.
Why now April scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
American Visionary Art Museum
Museum of self-taught artists' work, with mosaic-covered exterior.
The Horse You Came In On Saloon
Fells Point saloon dating to 1775, said to be Poe's last drink stop.
Thames Street Oyster House
Fells Point seafood house known for lobster rolls and raw bar.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Federal Hill Park
Hilltop park with the best view over the Inner Harbor skyline.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in April
- Washington, DC in April~35 mi · highs 65°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lancaster in April~54 mi · highs 62°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Kennett Square in April~61 mi · highs 62°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Philadelphia in April~90 mi · highs 63°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Fells Point and Inner Harbor & Harbor East.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Baltimore in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Baltimore?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – Jun window our Capital Cities Corridor route recommends.
How cold is Baltimore in April?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in April?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.7 in (1162 mm).
What should I pack for Baltimore in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Baltimore
Routes in season in April
- Capital Cities Corridor Mar – Jun
Planning Baltimore in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.