Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in May
What May is really like in Baltimore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Matthew Binebrink, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Warm, green and lively, with the start of crab season and outdoor dining.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Baltimore: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, baseball's return and mild weather, with crab season and outdoor dining picking up in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
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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
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
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Warm, green and lively, with the start of crab season and outdoor dining.
+How warm is Baltimore in May?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in May?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.