Gaithersburg (MD) Climate by Month
The temperature in Gaithersburg can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Gaithersburg. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gaithersburg has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1175 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Gaithersburg experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 136 mm in October, the wettest month, and 69 mm in February, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Gaithersburg can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Gaithersburg.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Gaithersburg in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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