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Maryland Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Maryland, the United States of America in April.

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Are you planning a trip a to Maryland, the United States of America in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Maryland in April

Maryland, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Maryland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in McHenry at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in La Plata at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in La Plata and 3°C (37°F) in McHenry.

For specific regional insights in Maryland, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La Vale with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in McHenry with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Maryland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maryland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ocean City)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Maryland in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Maryland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Maryland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Maryland, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Maryland (April)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (April)

Ocean City

In April Ocean City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In April Baltimore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
227 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Annapolis

In April Annapolis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
227 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In April Frederick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
227 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In April Linthicum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
227 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maryland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Baltimore 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Annapolis 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Frederick 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Linthicum 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Hagerstown 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Maryland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Maryland, the United States of America in April?

Maryland, the United States of America typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ocean City average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Maryland, the United States of America in April?

Average temperatures in Maryland, the United States of America during April range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Ocean City.

Does Maryland, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Ocean City averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Maryland, the United States of America.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Maryland, the United States of America?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Maryland, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Ocean City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Maryland, the United States of America is in May and July with generally perfect weather in Ocean City. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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