When is the best time to go to Ocean City

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ocean City, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ocean City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ocean City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ocean City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 99mm 5.8hrs 11.3hrs 18°C

The weather in January in Ocean City is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ocean City.

January is in the winter in Ocean City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ocean City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 125mm 6.7hrs 12hrs 18°C

February in Ocean City is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ocean City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ocean City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 123mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs 18°C

The weather in March in Ocean City is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ocean City.

March is in the spring in Ocean City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ocean City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 105mm 9.6hrs 13.7hrs 21°C

Ocean City's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ocean City, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Ocean City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ocean City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 78mm 10.2hrs 14.5hrs 24°C

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Ocean City and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ocean City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ocean City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ocean City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 141mm 9.9hrs 11.3hrs 28°C

The weather in June in Ocean City is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Ocean City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ocean City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 169mm 9.1hrs 12hrs 29°C

July in Ocean City is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ocean City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Ocean City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 183mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Ocean City is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ocean City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ocean City weather in August »

September

Ocean City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 171mm 8.2hrs 13.7hrs 28°C

Ocean City's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ocean City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ocean City weather in September »

October

Ocean City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 107mm 8.9hrs 14.5hrs 25°C

October is a damp, humid month in Ocean City and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ocean City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ocean City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ocean City weather in October »

November

Ocean City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 73mm 7.2hrs 11.3hrs 22°C

Ocean City's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ocean City, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ocean City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ocean City weather in November »

December

Ocean City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 105mm 5.9hrs 12hrs 20°C

December in Ocean City is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ocean City.

December is in the winter in Ocean City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ocean City weather in December »