Ocean City (MD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ocean City has a warm oceanic climate that is under influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Summers are nice and warm, however you can expect quite a bit of rainfall that is evenly distributed over the months. The winters are fairly soft due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. During winter months it can snow regularly, although this varies greatly every year. Tropical storms or hurricanes are rare.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Ocean City. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -2°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ocean City has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1148 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 72 mm of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 1°C in February to 22°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ocean City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 76%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Ocean City (MD)
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The best time of year to visit Ocean City in the United States of America
During the months of May, September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
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