Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. The hottest, most humid month, with afternoon thunderstorms; plan indoor breaks at midday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Baltimore: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 14.7 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fourth of July fireworks over the Inner Harbor
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Federal Hill
Federal Hill Park
Climb the steps from Key Highway at sunset, then walk down for dinner on Cross Street or Light Street.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Landmark · Mount Vernon
Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
Begun in 1815, Robert Mills' marble column topped with a statue of George Washington was the first major monument in the country dedicated to him.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Fells Point
Fells Point waterfront
Arrive by water taxi from the Inner Harbor, and walk the harbour-side promenade east towards Canton.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
Historic site · Poppleton
Edgar Allan Poe House and Poe's grave
Poe lived in this tiny brick row house on Amity Street in the 1830s, and it now displays period furnishings and Poe artefacts.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours for both
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Baltimore?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Baltimore in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest, most humid month, with afternoon thunderstorms; plan indoor breaks at midday.
+How warm is Baltimore in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.