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Maryland Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to Maryland, the United States of America this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Maryland in May

Maryland, the United States of America 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.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in McHenry at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Pocomoke City at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Pocomoke City and 8°C (46°F) in McHenry.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salisbury with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Frostburg with 132 mm (5.2 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 May

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

Temperature range in Maryland (May)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (May)

Ocean City

In May Ocean City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
very good
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In May Baltimore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Baltimore →

Annapolis

In May Annapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In May Frederick generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In May Linthicum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Linthicum →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Baltimore 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Annapolis 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Frederick 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Linthicum 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Hagerstown 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Maryland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Maryland, the United States of America typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ocean City average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Ocean City peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in May, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Ocean City averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Maryland, the United States of America.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Maryland, the United States of America with overall excellent 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, the United States of America is in May and July with generally excellent weather in Ocean City. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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