Best time to visit · Baltimore · United States
The best time to visit Baltimore
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Baltimore is April to June and September to October, when temperatures are about 19–29°C and the waterfront, festivals and crab season are at their best. July and August are hot and humid but busy, while winter is cold and quiet with low hotel prices.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- March, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 6°C (43°F))
- Rainiest month
- May (~12 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Seasons
Baltimore has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons: hot, humid summers often above 30°C with thunderstorms, mild springs and autumns, and cool winters with occasional snow.
March–May
Spring
Blossom, baseball's return and mild weather, with crab season and outdoor dining picking up in May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, humid days with thunderstorms, crab feasts, waterfront festivals and Fourth of July fireworks.
September–November
Autumn
Pleasant September and October weather, heavy crabs, football and neighbourhood festivals.
December–February
Winter
Cold with occasional snow, holiday lights in Hampden and Mount Vernon, quiet museums and low prices.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -3°C | 10 | 9.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 8°C | -2°C | 9 | 10.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 13°C | 2°C | 11 | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 7°C | 11 | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 12 | 14.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 29°C | 18°C | 10 | 14.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 32°C | 21°C | 10 | 14.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 9 | 13.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 8 | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 8 | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 9 | 10 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 8°C | -1°C | 10 | 9.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| March | St. Patrick's Day Parade in Mount Vernon (usually mid-March); Orioles opening day at Camden Yards (late March or early April) |
| May | Kinetic Sculpture Race — human-powered art vehicles (usually early May); Preakness Stakes — Maryland's Triple Crown race (usually mid-May; check the venue while Pimlico is rebuilt) |
| June | AFRAM — African American festival in Druid Hill Park (usually June) |
| July | Fourth of July fireworks over the Inner Harbor |
| September | Ravens home games at M&T Bank Stadium (September to January); Defenders Day at Fort McHenry (usually mid-September) |
| October | Fells Point Fun Festival (usually early October); Baltimore Running Festival and marathon (usually October) |
| December | Miracle on 34th Street lights in Hampden (usually late November to early January); Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon Place (usually early December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Baltimore?
The best time to visit Baltimore is April to June and September to October, when temperatures are about 19–29°C and the waterfront, festivals and crab season are at their best. July and August are hot and humid but busy, while winter is cold and quiet with low hotel prices.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Baltimore?
Usually in January–February. Cold and often grey with occasional snow; museums are quiet and hotels cheap.
+What is the rainiest month in Baltimore?
May, with about 12 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Baltimore get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).