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Maryland Weather in October

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

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Planning a getaway to Maryland, the United States of America this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in McHenry at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Pocomoke City at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Pocomoke City and 5°C (41°F) in McHenry.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La Vale with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Bel Air with 156 mm (6.1 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Ocean City.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Maryland (October)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (October)

Ocean City

In October Ocean City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In October Baltimore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
205 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Baltimore →

Annapolis

In October Annapolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
205 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In October Frederick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
205 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In October Linthicum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
205 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Linthicum →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Baltimore 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Annapolis 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Frederick 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Linthicum 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Hagerstown 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

Maryland weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Maryland, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ocean City average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

Ocean City averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Ocean City typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 133 mm (5.2 in) on average across Maryland, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Maryland, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Ocean City. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and July offering mostly perfect weather in Ocean City. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Maryland.

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