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Greenbelt (MD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Greenbelt experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Greenbelt is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Greenbelt has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1147 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 65 mm over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Greenbelt Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Greenbelt. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Greenbelt (MD)

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -9°C
SE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
7°C | -4°C
SW 1 m/s
0.9 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight sleet

broken clouds and chance of slight sleet

Wed   Dec 25
6°C | -1°C
NE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Greenbelt in the United States of America

During the months of May and October 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:
  • When is summer in Greenbelt?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Greenbelt?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Greenbelt?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Greenbelt?
    June tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Greenbelt?
    February is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Greenbelt?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.