Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Still wintry, but a good time for the free museums and the aquarium without crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-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 -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (6°C (43°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 10.7 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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Baltimore, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Southwest Baltimore
B&O Railroad Museum
In the 1884 Mount Clare roundhouse, a 22-sided building with a soaring wooden roof, the museum displays one of the largest collections of historic locomotives in the country.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Inner Harbor
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Bring a change of clothes for the water area, and visit on a weekday morning when it is calmer.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Inner Harbor
Maryland Science Center
On the southwest corner of the Inner Harbor, the science centre has a dinosaur hall, hands-on physics and body exhibits, a planetarium and an observatory.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Jonestown
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
Combine it with the nearby Jewish Museum of Maryland and Little Italy for a walk through Jonestown's history.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near -2°C and 9 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 February a good time to visit Baltimore?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry, but a good time for the free museums and the aquarium without crowds.
+How warm is Baltimore in February?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.