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Baltimore in December
What December 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
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Cold, with festive lights in Hampden and Mount Vernon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Baltimore: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with November (14°C (57°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:45
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with occasional snow, holiday lights in Hampden and Mount Vernon, quiet museums and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- Miracle on 34th Street lights in Hampden (usually late November to early January)
- Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon Place (usually early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Federal Hill
American Visionary Art Museum
This museum shows works by self-taught artists — farmers, mechanics, people with no formal training — in themed exhibitions that change regularly.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Charles Village
Baltimore Museum of Art
Go straight to the Cone Wing for the Matisse paintings, then finish in the sculpture garden with Rodin's The Thinker.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Mount Vernon
Walters Art Museum
The Walters family's free museum spans 7,000 years, from Egyptian mummies and Roman sarcophagi to medieval armour, illuminated manuscripts, two Fabergé eggs and 19th-century French painting.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Market · Downtown West
Lexington Market
Go at lunchtime for a crab cake from Faidley's and a Berger cookie for dessert.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near -1°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Baltimore?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, with festive lights in Hampden and Mount Vernon.
+How warm is Baltimore in December?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in December?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.