Things to Do in Baltimore in November
November weather, activities, events & insider tips
November Weather in Baltimore
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
Is November Right for You?
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- + November is when crab season hits its stride, blue crabs reach peak sweetness and the city's crab houses steam up to a dozen bushels daily.
- + Step into the Walters Art Museum or Baltimore Museum of Art for perfect indoor temps while humidity spikes outside.
- + On Ravens Sundays, M&T Bank Stadium tailgates turn Federal Hill into a purple-clad street party that sweeps across the city.
- + Once summer conventions clear out, hotel rates fall 30-40% below peak season prices.
- − Afternoon humidity can climb to 70%, turning outdoor walking tours into a slog between 11 AM and 4 PM.
- − Late fall trims waterfront hours, after November 15, water taxis shift to weekend-only runs.
- − Cooler temperatures thin out Fells Point street performers and the city's outdoor markets.
Best Activities in November
Top things to do during your visit
November's crisp 10 AM harbor cruises deliver mirror-calm water that throws the Domino Sugar sign back at you without summer haze. The 45-minute loop past Fort McHenry and the Constellation beats the afternoon build-up. When the UV index hits 8, Harborplace's glass-walled water taxis keep you cool and dry.
November kicks off oyster season in earnest, Rappahannock oyster bars crack open the sweet Chesapeake bivalves that summer heat would ruin. At Thames Street Oyster House, local watermen deliver daily hauls while guides explain why these oysters taste nothing like their Atlantic cousins.
Historic cobblestones stay cooler than asphalt, so November afternoons remain walkable. Climb Washington Monument's 227 steps (69 m) for sweeping views minus the summer heat risk. Duck into the Peabody Library's 61-foot (19 m) atrium for temperature-controlled relief between outdoor stops.
Baltimore's 240-year-old market thrives in November, crab cake stands that closed in August now stay open all day. The indoor arcade shields you from humidity while you sample Berger cookies, pit beef, and fresh crab. Faidley's has served the same jumbo lump recipe since 1886.
November's mild afternoons make flag-raising ceremonies comfortable, summer heat once drove visitors indoors. The 15-minute circuit around the star-shaped fort covers 42 acres (17 hectares) with harbor breezes. Rangers in 1812 uniforms fire muskets minus the seasonal crush.
November Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
The state's top film festival screens indie titles on select weekends inside the restored 1926 Parkway Theatre, a cool escape from humid afternoons.
Baltimore's biggest race sends 25,000 runners through four seasons in one day, starting in 50°F (10°C) dawn air and finishing in 70°F (21°C) afternoon heat. The 26.2-mile course runs from Oriole Park to Fort McHenry, lined with cheering spectators.
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