Planning a trip to Baltimore in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +24°C and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 114 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baltimore has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Baltimore in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Baltimore for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +26°C.
Is Baltimore warm or cold in May?
Baltimore is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +14°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Baltimore:
Climate in Baltimore in May
Baltimore weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+24°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
+3°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+36°C
+40°C
Rainfall
109 mm
114 mm
102 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
72%
73%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
9
10
10
Rainy days
15
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +24°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 109 mm to 114 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 72%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Baltimore in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Baltimore is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Baltimore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 25 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Baltimore, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Baltimore wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Baltimore?
This is the weather in Baltimore in May 2023:
1 May
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+16°C
2 May
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+15°C
3 May
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+13°C
4 May
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+18°C
5 May
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+20°C
6 May
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+23°C
7 May
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+23°C
8 May
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+27°C
9 May
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+23°C
10 May
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+24°C
11 May
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+27°C
12 May
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+29°C
13 May
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+26°C
14 May
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+27°C
15 May
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+25°C
16 May
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+27°C
17 May
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+23°C
18 May
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+21°C
19 May
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+23°C
20 May
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+25°C
21 May
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+27°C
22 May
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+27°C
23 May
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+24°C
24 May
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+28°C
25 May
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+24°C
26 May
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+24°C
27 May
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+25°C
28 May
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+26°C
29 May
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+27°C
30 May
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+25°C
31 May
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+26°C
In May 2023 Baltimore had 14 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Baltimore climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Baltimore in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+17°C) and the highest in 2012 (+21°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 818 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 1993 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baltimore in May:
Is May a good time to visit Baltimore?
May is a really good time to go to Baltimore. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Baltimore.
Can you sunbathe in Baltimore in May?
May is warm in Baltimore. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Baltimore rainy in May?
Baltimore is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Baltimore in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Baltimore in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Baltimore, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.