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Maryland weather in May

Considering a trip to Maryland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Maryland in May?

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

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in McHenry at 19°C to warm in Pocomoke City at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Pocomoke City and 8°C in McHenry.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salisbury with an average of 79 mm to high rainfall in Frostburg with 132 mm.

For specific regional insights in Maryland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Maryland climate page.

Where to go in Maryland in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Maryland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Maryland

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Maryland?

Average weather in Ocean City

In May Ocean City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ocean City
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<<   April April
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17°C 
8°C 
88 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
13°C 
85 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
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27°C 
18°C 
101 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Ocean City

Average weather in Baltimore

In May Baltimore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Baltimore
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<<   April April
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19°C 
9°C 
227 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
24°C 
14°C 
259 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
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29°C 
20°C 
282 hours 
131 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Baltimore

Average weather in Annapolis

In May Annapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Annapolis
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<<   April April
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18°C 
9°C 
227 hours 
92 mm 
12 days 
23°C 
14°C 
259 hours 
94 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
20°C 
282 hours 
145 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Annapolis

Average weather in Frederick

In May Frederick generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Frederick
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<<   April April
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19°C 
6°C 
227 hours 
99 mm 
13 days 
24°C 
11°C 
259 hours 
109 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
17°C 
282 hours 
117 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Frederick

Average weather in Linthicum

In May Linthicum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Linthicum
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
7°C 
227 hours 
99 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
13°C 
259 hours 
110 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
18°C 
282 hours 
132 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Linthicum

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maryland, in the United States of America.

Is May the best time to visit Maryland?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Maryland with overall perfect weather in Ocean City. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Maryland 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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