Baltimore weather in May (Maryland, United States of America)

How does the May weather in Baltimore compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Baltimore typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C.

Precipitation

Baltimore in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 259 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Baltimore climate page with graphs.

 

Baltimore, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Baltimore, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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