Best Time to Visit Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Baltimore.
Baltimore does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26°C / 78.8°F) and driest (February, 75 mm / 3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and June and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and May and July–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.9°C / 33.6°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in July, with rainfall from 75 mm / 3 in (February) to 107 mm / 4.2 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Baltimore's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| June | 23.5°C74.3°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
No month at Baltimore matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baltimore?
Baltimore doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~75 mm / 3 in) and July (warmest, 26°C / 78.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Baltimore?
The rainy season at Baltimore, Maryland runs through March and May and July–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 91 mm / 3.6 in. The wettest single month is May (107 mm / 4.2 in).
What is the driest month in Baltimore?
The driest month in Baltimore is February, averaging about 75 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.5°C / 36.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Baltimore?
The least comfortable months for travel to Baltimore — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 107 mm / 4.2 in in May, and the coldest month averages 0.9°C / 33.6°F.
Is Baltimore climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Baltimore figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Baltimore specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.