When to visit Baltimore without the crowds
Baltimore (Maryland, United States) is calmest in January, February, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
The Inner Harbor is walkable; try blue crabs May to September.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 5 °C (42 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 8 °C (46 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 12 °C (53 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 22 °C (71 °F) | Preakness Stakes (May), Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (67 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 8 °C (46 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Fort McHenry, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Baltimore without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually December (crowds 1/5). In December the average high is 8 °C (46 °F). All the calm months: January, February, October, November and December.
When is Baltimore most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June, July and August. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Baltimore?
Average highs range from 5 °C (42 °F) in January to 30 °C (86 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Baltimore?
The main ones: Preakness Stakes (May) (May).
More places in Maryland
- Ocean City & Assateague calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July and August