Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in August
What August 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
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Hot and sticky, but prime crab season and long evenings on the waterfront.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Baltimore: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is cooler; by September highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:03
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid days with thunderstorms, crab feasts, waterfront festivals and Fourth of July fireworks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Baltimore, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Jonestown
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
A few blocks from the Inner Harbor, this museum covers four centuries of Black history in Maryland, from enslavement on the Chesapeake to figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and Thurgood Marshall, all with Maryland roots.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Historic site · Locust Point
Fort McHenry National Monument
Arrive by water taxi from the Inner Harbor or Fells Point in season, and ask about the timing of the flag-change programmes.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
Viewpoint · Federal Hill
Federal Hill Park
A steep grassy hill above the south shore of the Inner Harbor gives a panoramic view of the skyline, the aquarium and the boats below.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Landmark · Mount Vernon
Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
Climb on a clear day, then walk the four park squares of Mount Vernon Place and past the Peabody Library.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Baltimore?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Baltimore in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and sticky, but prime crab season and long evenings on the waterfront.
+How warm is Baltimore in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.