Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in April
What April is really like in Baltimore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Blossom in the parks and pleasant harbour walks, with occasional showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Baltimore: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (13°C (55°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:43
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, baseball's return and mild weather, with crab season and outdoor dining picking up in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Baltimore, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Poppleton
Edgar Allan Poe House and Poe's grave
Poe lived in this tiny brick row house on Amity Street in the 1830s, and it now displays period furnishings and Poe artefacts.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours for both
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Mount Vernon
Baltimore Basilica
Visit outside service times, and look for the crypt and the skylit dome above the altar.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Street · Hampden
Hampden and 36th Street
Hampden's main street, known as The Avenue, has vintage shops, independent boutiques, diners and bars in old mill-worker row houses.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Aquarium · Inner Harbor
National Aquarium
Visit on a weekday afternoon after school groups leave, and do the rainforest first before it gets warm and crowded.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Baltimore?
One of the best months to visit Baltimore. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Blossom in the parks and pleasant harbour walks, with occasional showers.
+How warm is Baltimore in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.