Baltimore FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Baltimore.

When is the best time to visit Baltimore?

The best time to visit Baltimore is during the summer months of June to August when the city comes to life with unique festivals and events. Expect heat and humidity with temperatures up to 30°C, and a lively atmosphere that is not replicated throughout the rest of the year.

Spring and autumn can be equally pleasant times to visit Baltimore as there is still plenty to do and the temperatures will be milder with highs from April to May and September to October between 18°C and 26°C. Winter is generally avoided as between December and February the city becomes cold with temperatures in the single digits. That said, if you choose to visit during this time of year, there’s plenty to see indoors in Baltimore’s impressive selection of museums.

What is the time difference between the UK and Baltimore?

GMT – 5 hours

What places combine well with Baltimore?

Baltimore benefits from a central location within the USA’s East Coast, making it an ideal place to start or end a holiday in America. The city is about an hour’s drive from Washington DC, two hours from Philadelphia and four from New York City.

For those looking to stay within the Capital Region, Baltimore is about 40 minutes away from Maryland’s capital, Annapolis in the Chesapeake Bay, and a 2-3 hour drive to the picturesque summer destination of Eastern Shore.

What are the main cultural events in Baltimore?

April – Waterfront Festival
May – Kinetic Sculpture Race
May – Maryland Craft Beer Festival, Frederick
May – Preakness Stakes (annual famous horse race)
June – Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover (US Naval festival)
July – Artscape (the USA’s largest free arts festival)
September – Maryland Wine Festival, Westminster