When is the best time to go to Ocean City
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.
Average temperatures in Ocean City
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 89mm | 6.3hrs | 10.8hrs | 5°C |
January is a a little damp month in Ocean City and the temperature is generally cool.
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.
January is in the winter in Ocean City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ocean City weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 81mm | 6.9hrs | 11.7hrs | 3°C |
February in Ocean City is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good 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 cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 81mm 3.2 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ocean City weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 101mm | 8.1hrs | 12.8hrs | 4°C |
The weather in March in Ocean City is characteristically cool and damp.
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.
March is in the spring in Ocean City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 80mm | 9.6hrs | 14.1hrs | 7°C |
Ocean City's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
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.
April is in the spring in Ocean City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 87mm | 9.6hrs | 15.2hrs | 12°C |
May is a a little damp month in Ocean City and the temperature is generally mild.
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 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ocean City with around 87mm 3.4 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 78mm | 9.9hrs | 10.8hrs | 18°C |
Ocean City's weather in June is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ocean City, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ocean City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th 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 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 96mm | 9.7hrs | 11.7hrs | 23°C |
July in Ocean City is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ocean City, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ocean City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 121mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 24°C |
The weather in August in Ocean City is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ocean City, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Ocean City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ocean City weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 86mm | 8.2hrs | 14.1hrs | 22°C |
Ocean City's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ocean City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
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 muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ocean City weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 77mm | 7.9hrs | 15.2hrs | 17°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Ocean City and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ocean City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 77mm 3 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ocean City weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 79mm | 7hrs | 10.8hrs | 12°C |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ocean City during the month of November
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ocean City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Ocean City weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 91mm | 6.3hrs | 11.7hrs | 8°C |
December in Ocean City is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ocean City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ocean City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ocean City weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 77mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.1°C 43°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 121mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
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