Baltimore in December
Good time to visit
December brings winter weather but holiday charm to Baltimore's harbor district. The city quiets down significantly, making it perfect for cozy museum visits and intimate restaurant experiences.
Weather
December brings winter's chill with gray skies and occasional snow flurries. Temperatures stay above freezing most days but drop at night. Holiday lights around the Inner Harbor provide cheer against the increasingly dreary weather.
9°C high1°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$125/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week begins
- •New Year's Eve at Inner Harbor
- •Holiday markets and light displays
- •Ravens playoff hopes (weather permitting)
December Tips
- •Bundle up for outdoor holiday markets - harbor winds bite
- •Hotel deals return as business travel slows for holidays
- •Indoor attractions like the Walters Art Museum become more appealing
All Months
Late spring through early fall gives you the best weather, with May and September hitting the sweet spot—warm enough for harbor walks but not the brutal humidity of July. Summer brings crowds and $300 hotel rates, plus that Chesapeake Bay humidity that makes you question your life choices. Fall colors around the harbor look spectacular in October, and you'll dodge the peak tourist season. Winter's surprisingly mild but gray—good for museum hopping and indoor attractions like the American Visionary Art Museum. Baseball season runs April through September, so factor in Orioles games if you want that Camden Yards experience. Just avoid late January through February when everything feels shut down and the harbor wind cuts right through you.
Baltimore Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
5/10
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