Baltimore weather by month
Average highs run from 43°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 25°F. It gets 45 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 19 inches of snow. Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 93 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and September to October.
Best time to visit Baltimore
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.4 in | 6 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| February | 46°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 7.5 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| March | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 2.8 in | 7 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| April | 67°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| June | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| August | 87°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| September | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| October | 68°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 57°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| December | 48°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| Year | 67°F avg | 46°F avg | 45.0 in | 19.3 in | 75 | 34 | 93 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Baltimore Wash Intl. Airport, MD (USW00093721), 9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Baltimore
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 23m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 56m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:42 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:36 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 107 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 am | 5:07 pm | 9h 43m |
| February | 6:58 am | 5:43 pm | 10h 45m |
| March | 7:17 am | 7:13 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:29 am | 7:43 pm | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:53 am | 8:13 pm | 14h 20m |
| June | 5:39 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 55m |
| July | 5:52 am | 8:31 pm | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:19 am | 8:01 pm | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:48 am | 7:14 pm | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:16 am | 6:27 pm | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:50 am | 4:51 pm | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:19 am | 4:44 pm | 9h 25m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Baltimore with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Baltimore getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Baltimore.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Baltimore?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Baltimore?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F and highs of 43°F.
What is the rainiest month in Baltimore?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.5 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.9 inches.
Does it snow in Baltimore?
Yes. Baltimore averages 19 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Baltimore?
For comfortable weather, April to June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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