Baltimore in November
Good time to visit
November offers a pleasant start that gradually shifts toward winter's approach. You'll catch Baltimore in its quiet season with good hotel deals and fewer crowds at major attractions.
Weather
November starts mild but turns increasingly chilly as winter approaches. Early month still offers pleasant afternoons, but by Thanksgiving you'll need real jackets. Rain increases and occasional early snow isn't impossible, though rare.
15°C high5°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$130/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving preparations
- •Holiday shopping begins
- •Ravens football season in full swing
- •Early holiday markets start
November Tips
- •Layer clothing - morning chill gives way to pleasant afternoons early month
- •Great deals on hotels as tourist season winds down
- •Ravens games at M&T Bank Stadium require serious cold weather gear by month's end
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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