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Maryland Weather Oct. 17–21: 80s Plunge to 50s This Weekend
Baltimore, MD — A sharp cooldown will bring a distinctly different feel to the Baltimore area this weekend, with temperatures falling from the lower 80s Friday to the upper 50s Saturday before a gradu
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-14T08:51:45.440Z
Baltimore, MD — A sharp cooldown will bring a distinctly different feel to the Baltimore area this weekend, with temperatures falling from the lower 80s Friday to the upper 50s Saturday before a gradual warming trend develops across central Maryland early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Baltimore is expected to reach 82 degrees Friday before a cold front ushers in cooler air. By Saturday, afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach 57 degrees, marking a 25 degree drop in daytime highs.
The change follows a stretch of unusually warm October weather across portions of the Mid Atlantic, where temperatures have remained well above typical fall levels.
Cooler Weekend Brings Chilly Nights Saturday will feature sunshine despite the significant temperature drop, offering dry conditions following showers expected Friday.
The cooler air will become especially noticeable Saturday night, when temperatures in Baltimore are forecast to fall to around 41 degrees.
Sunday will bring another sunny afternoon, with temperatures recovering slightly to around 62 degrees. Overnight readings are expected to remain cool, falling to approximately 44 degrees.
While the supplied Baltimore forecast does not indicate freezing temperatures, the broader national weather outlook highlights a substantial cooling trend across the central United States as strong Canadian high pressure advances southward.
Temperatures Rebound Early Next Week The cooler conditions will not last throughout the upcoming workweek.
Monday is expected to bring sunshine and a high near 66 degrees in Baltimore, continuing the gradual recovery from Saturday's chilly conditions.
By Tuesday, temperatures could reach 70 degrees under partly sunny skies, returning the city to noticeably milder afternoon weather.
For residents across Baltimore and surrounding communities, the weekend will provide a brief taste of cooler autumn conditions before temperatures climb again.
The National Weather Service forecast indicates dry weather from Saturday through Tuesday in Baltimore, although conditions elsewhere in Maryland may vary.
Five Day Weather Outlook: Oct. 17–21 Temperatures below represent the National Weather Service forecast for Baltimore, Maryland. Wednesday's outlook is not available in the supplied forecast.
Saturday, Oct. 17: Sunny and much cooler, with a high near 57°. Clear overnight, with a low around 41°. Sunday, Oct. 18: Sunny and slightly warmer, with a high near 62°. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 44°. Monday, Oct. 19: Sunny, with a high near 66°. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 50°. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Partly sunny and milder, with a high near 70°. Overnight temperatures were not provided.