Best time to visit Preston, MD

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

The most comfortable travel window in Preston runs from August through November — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
44.6°F
Low
29.3°F
Precip
3.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

February Cool
High
47.4°F
Low
30.5°F
Precip
3.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

March Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
37.2°F
Precip
4.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
66.9°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
3.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Excellent
High
75.4°F
Low
56.2°F
Precip
3.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

June Good
High
83.7°F
Low
65.5°F
Precip
4.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

July Hot
High
88.1°F
Low
70.1°F
Precip
4.34 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

August Good
High
86.3°F
Low
68.0°F
Precip
4.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 31m

September Good
High
80.1°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
69.0°F
Low
50.6°F
Precip
4.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Good
High
57.9°F
Low
40.8°F
Precip
3.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

December Cool
High
48.6°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
3.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 18m

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