AI-generatedOcean City, Maryland at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 1,116 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Ocean City, Maryland is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:0818:24
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:52–07:44 · evening 17:48–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:52 · evening 18:40–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ocean City, Maryland in October?
In October, Ocean City, Maryland is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:08 – 18:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %7 %
- Seaweight 25 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Ocean City, Maryland
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.0 – 20.3 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ocean City, Maryland ranges from 5.1 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.1 and 25.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.6° | 4.4° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.1° | 4.0° | 6.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.2° | 4.8° | 7.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.4° | 7.9° | 10.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.2° | 12.9° | 15.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.9° | 18.7° | 20.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 23.6° | 22.1° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.3° | 23.1° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.1° | 18.0° | 20.3° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.3° | 13.2° | 15.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.0° | 8.6° | 11.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ocean City, Maryland
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Ocean City, Maryland, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ocean City, Maryland
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ocean City, Maryland: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ocean City, Maryland has about 8 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ocean City, Maryland
How breezy and how cloudy Ocean City, Maryland is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ocean City, Maryland typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Ocean City, Maryland: variable cloud, with about 6.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ocean City, Maryland
How often the day gets hot in Ocean City, Maryland (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ocean City, Maryland has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Ocean City, Maryland
Snow is possible in Ocean City, Maryland, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ocean City, Maryland.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ocean City, Maryland
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 87 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 7° | 1° | 6.6° | 4.9 h | 10 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 8° | 1° | 5.1° | 5.4 h | 9 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 11° | 4° | 6.2° | 6.3 h | 10 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 16° | 9° | 9.4° | 7.2 h | 9 | 89 |
| MayMay | 36 | 21° | 14° | 14.2° | 7.6 h | 10 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 26° | 20° | 19.9° | 8.4 h | 10 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 28° | 23° | 23.6° | 8.5 h | 12 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 28° | 22° | 24.3° | 7.7 h | 12 | 114 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 25° | 19° | 22.8° | 6.3 h | 9 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 19° | 14° | 19.1° | 6.0 h | 8 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 14° | 8° | 14.3° | 5.3 h | 8 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 9° | 4° | 10.0° | 4.7 h | 10 | 95 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.34° N, 75.08° W · 1 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Ocean City, Maryland
The best time to visit Ocean City, Maryland is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to October. Rain is most frequent in July; the wettest month is August with 114 mm.
Ocean City, Maryland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ocean City, Maryland in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–21 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Ocean City, Maryland in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Ocean City, Maryland in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 14–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Ocean City, Maryland in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ocean City, Maryland for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ocean City, Maryland
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ocean City, Maryland: score 85 against 34. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 34 | 85better |
| Day high | 19° | 28° |
| Night low | 14° | 23° |
| Sea | 19.1° | 23.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 107 mm |
| Muggy days | 3better | 26 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Ocean City, Maryland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January7° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In January, Ocean City, Maryland is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in January21February8° · Sea 5° · 5 h
In February, Ocean City, Maryland is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in February22March11° · Sea 6° · 6 h
In March, Ocean City, Maryland is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in March26April16° · Sea 9° · 7 h
In April, Ocean City, Maryland is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in April36May21° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In May, Ocean City, Maryland is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in May75June26° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In June, Ocean City, Maryland is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in June85July28° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In July, Ocean City, Maryland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in July85August28° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In August, Ocean City, Maryland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in August76September25° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In September, Ocean City, Maryland is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in September34October19° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In October, Ocean City, Maryland is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in October22November14° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In November, Ocean City, Maryland is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
Ocean City, Maryland in November18December9° · Sea 10° · 5 h
In December, Ocean City, Maryland is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Ocean City vs. Cape May
In October Ocean City has the better holiday weather (score 34 vs. 29). During the day Cape May is 1 °C cooler than Ocean City. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ocean City | Cape May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 34 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Ocean City, Maryland ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Charlotte22°85
- 2Raleigh22°84
- 3Richmond21°82
- 4Washington20°19°81
- 5Baltimore19°18°79
- 6Philadelphia19°18°79
- 7New York18°18°77
- 8Columbus18°76
- 21Ocean CityThis page19°19°34
Planning a trip to Ocean City, Maryland
Weather for your travel dates
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Ocean City, Maryland in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ocean City, Maryland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,790 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Ocean City, Maryland lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean City, Maryland
When is the best time to visit Ocean City, Maryland?
The best time to visit Ocean City, Maryland is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ocean City, Maryland?
The sea temperature in Ocean City, Maryland ranges from 5.1 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Ocean City, Maryland in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Ocean City, Maryland?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Ocean City, Maryland?
Rain is most frequent in July; the wettest month is August with 114 mm. The driest month is November with 77 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ocean City, Maryland get?
Ocean City, Maryland gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ocean City, Maryland in?
Ocean City, Maryland uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ocean City, Maryland?
A nonstop flight from London to Ocean City, Maryland takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,790 km.
When is hurricane season in Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City, Maryland lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City, Maryland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 18.
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