Month guide · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm and less humid, with heavy, meaty crabs and the start of Ravens season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Baltimore: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:15
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Pleasant September and October weather, heavy crabs, football and neighbourhood festivals.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September 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 September
- Ravens home games at M&T Bank Stadium (September to January)
- Defenders Day at Fort McHenry (usually mid-September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Inner Harbor
Historic Ships in Baltimore
Buy a pass that covers several ships; the Torsk submarine's tight bunks are the highlight for children.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Iconic
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Museum · Charles Village
Baltimore Museum of Art
The BMA's free collection is centred on the Cone Collection assembled by sisters Claribel and Etta Cone, with hundreds of works by Henri Matisse alongside Picasso, Cézanne and Van Gogh.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Landmark · Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Walk along Eutaw Street inside the ballpark to find the home-run plaques, and try pit beef or crab fries from the stands.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°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 September a good time to visit Baltimore?
It is one of the best months to visit Baltimore. Warm and less humid, with heavy, meaty crabs and the start of Ravens season.
+How warm is Baltimore in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.