Temperature in Maryland in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Maryland, the United States of America this May.

Maryland, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in McHenry to 25°C (77°F) in Pocomoke City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Pocomoke City and 8°C (46°F) in McHenry.

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

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Maryland. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Maryland in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Maryland temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Maryland, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Ocean City typically peak at 22°C (72°F) in May, putting it in the pleasant range.

How cold does it get at night in Maryland, the United States of America in May?

After dark, Ocean City cools to about 13°C (55°F) on an average May night.

What is the warmest city in May in Maryland, the United States of America?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Pocomoke City clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 25°C (77°F), and evenings that remain near 12°C (54°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Maryland, the United States of America?

Our database indicates that in May, McHenry is the city with the coolest temperatures in Maryland, the United States of America. You can expect daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows close to 8°C (46°F).

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Ocean City this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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