Bethesda, MD Climate

Bethesda, MD has a temperate climate with all four seasons. In the spring and summer, temperatures average around 66-86°F and in the fall and winter, temperatures typically range from 27-45°F. It receives an average of 3-4 inches of rain per month throughout the year but can receive snowfall during the winter months. Bethesda experiences mild winters but does have occasional cold snaps and snowy days.

Bethesda, Maryland gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bethesda averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Bethesda. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bethesda gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year

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Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bethesda is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maryland.

8 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Bethesda, while January and February are the least comfortable months.