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Maryland Weather in August

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

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

What to Expect in Maryland in August

Maryland, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Maryland generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in McHenry at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in National Harbor at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in National Harbor and 15°C (59°F) in McHenry.

For a closer look at conditions across Maryland, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hancock with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Salisbury with 136 mm (5.4 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)
Best Time to Visit Maryland →

Best Places to Visit in Maryland in August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Maryland, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Maryland (August)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (August)

Ocean City

In August Ocean City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In August Baltimore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
262 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Baltimore →

Annapolis

In August Annapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
262 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In August Frederick generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
262 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In August Linthicum generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
262 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Baltimore 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Annapolis 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Frederick 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Linthicum 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Hagerstown 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Maryland weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Maryland, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Ocean City averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Ocean City peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in August, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Maryland, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Ocean City sits around 117 mm (4.6 in).

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

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Maryland, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Ocean City.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and July offering mostly perfect weather in Ocean City. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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