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Best time to visit · Maryland, United States
April & May and September & October are the best time to visit Baltimore on the climate data: April scores 84/100, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. June – August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Fells Point and Inner Harbor & Harbor East.
Highs run from 39°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 45.7 in (1162 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 39°F4°C | 42°F5°C | 51°F11°C | 64°F18°C | 74°F23°C | 82°F28°C | 88°F31°C | 87°F30°C | 80°F27°C | 67°F20°C | 55°F13°C | 43°F6°C |
| Avg low | 24°F-4°C | 26°F-4°C | 33°F0°C | 43°F6°C | 54°F12°C | 64°F18°C | 69°F21°C | 68°F20°C | 60°F16°C | 48°F9°C | 37°F3°C | 29°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.8 in70 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 4.6 in117 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.8 in96 mm |
| Humidity | 84% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 79% | 76% | 70% | 70% | 72% | 77% | 80% | 85% |
| Cloud | 63% | 62% | 61% | 59% | 62% | 56% | 53% | 53% | 51% | 54% | 55% | 63% |
| Comfort | 45 | 48 | 63 | 84 | 81 | 74 | 67 | 71 | 83 | 84 | 70 | 47 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 149 m (489 ft), close to Baltimore's own ~10 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 39–43°F (4–6°C) and lows down to 24°F (-4°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.3 in (237 mm) of rain or snow, 20% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 47/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 51°F highs in March to 74°F by May. About 11.2 in (285 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 76/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 82–88°F (28–31°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 76%. June – August score well without being the very best (season average 71/100).
Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 55°F by November. About 11.9 in (303 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 79/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 5 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April & May and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
April & May and September & October are the best time to visit Baltimore on the climate data: April scores 84/100, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. June – August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.8 in (70 mm). The yearly total is around 45.7 in (1162 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C) and highs of 39°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 88°F (31°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 24°F (-4°C) in January.
Poll the group on April & May and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
