Season guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Pleasant September and October weather, heavy crabs, football and neighbourhood festivals. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 25 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 4°C (39°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 25
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 8 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 8 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
| November | 14°C (57°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 9 | 10 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 25 of the year's roughly 117 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Ravens home games at M&T Bank Stadium (September to January)
- September: Defenders Day at Fort McHenry (usually mid-September)
- October: Fells Point Fun Festival (usually early October)
- October: Baltimore Running Festival and marathon (usually October)
Good choices for autumn
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Market · Downtown West
Lexington Market
Trading since 1782, Lexington Market moved into a new, light-filled market hall in 2022.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Southwest Baltimore
B&O Railroad Museum
Check the schedule for the short train ride, included with entry on most days, and look up at the roundhouse's roof.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Inner Harbor
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Three floors of hands-on exhibits for children up to about age 10, including a three-storey climbing structure, a pretend supermarket and diner, and water play.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Inner Harbor
Maryland Science Center
Combine it with Federal Hill Park, just behind the building, for the harbour view.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
Day trips in autumn
- Ellicott City (About 25 minutes) — A historic mill town on the Patapsco River with a steep Main Street of granite buildings housing antique shops, cafés and boutiques.
- Gettysburg (About 1 hour 20 minutes) — The site of the pivotal 1863 Civil War battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Baltimore?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Pleasant September and October weather, heavy crabs, football and neighbourhood festivals.
+What is the weather like in Baltimore in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 25 rainy days over the season.