WinterOff season ~35°F highs

Things to do in Baltimore in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Baltimore, with average highs around 35°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Walters Art Museum

art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US

2Indoor escape

Baltimore Museum of Art

art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

M60

American second generation main battle tank

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Baltimore in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Baltimore?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Baltimore, with average highs around 35°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Baltimore in January?

Average daytime highs are around 35°F, compared with 88°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Baltimore in January?

Top picks for January: Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, M60, National Cryptologic Museum, USS Constellation.