Best time to visit Charlestown, MD

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Charlestown runs from April through August — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
40.1°F
Low
24.9°F
Precip
3.63 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

February Cold
High
43.0°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
2.64 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 30m

March Cool
High
51.0°F
Low
33.6°F
Precip
4.18 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
63.9°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
3.44 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Excellent
High
73.5°F
Low
54.0°F
Precip
3.86 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

June Good
High
82.7°F
Low
64.0°F
Precip
4.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 45m

July Good
High
87.5°F
Low
68.5°F
Precip
4.69 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 32m

August Good
High
85.3°F
Low
67.0°F
Precip
4.54 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 34m

September Wet
High
78.8°F
Low
60.0°F
Precip
5.05 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
66.9°F
Low
47.9°F
Precip
4.50 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Cool
High
55.0°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
3.23 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

December Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
30.6°F
Precip
4.04 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 13m

Looking for similar climates? See Charlestown's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.