Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Often the best month, with crisp weather, autumn colour and neighbourhood festivals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Baltimore: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Pleasant September and October weather, heavy crabs, football and neighbourhood festivals.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Fells Point Fun Festival (usually early October)
- Baltimore Running Festival and marathon (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Fells Point
Fells Point waterfront
Belgian-block streets and Thames Street's 18th- and 19th-century buildings line the old shipbuilding waterfront, with pubs, shops and seafood restaurants around the Broadway Square and the Broadway Market.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
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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
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
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Often the best month, with crisp weather, autumn colour and neighbourhood festivals.
+How warm is Baltimore in October?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.