When to go · Ellicott City
Ellicott City, month by month
The best months for Ellicott City: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.5 °C / -4 °C, 10 rain days41 °F / 25 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).7 °C / -3 °C, 9 rain days45 °F / 27 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.12 °C / 1 °C, 11 rain days54 °F / 34 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Ellicott City's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.18 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Ellicott City's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Ellicott City's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 17 °C, 10 rain days84 °F / 63 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), icy winter days on the Main Street hill.31 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), icy winter days on the Main Street hill.30 °C / 19 °C, 9 rain days86 °F / 66 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Ellicott City's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 15 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 59 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Ellicott City's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.7 °C / -2 °C, 10 rain days45 °F / 28 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday