Are the leaves turning color yet?

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Good question. As of early November 2025, the leaves around Annapolis, MD (and the coastal/central Maryland region) are likely past their peak — many trees have already shed leaves or are showing late-fall colors rather than fresh autumn foliage.

Here’s what the recent reports suggest, and what you can expect if you visit right now:

According to the state’s 2025 fall-foliage forecast, peak color in central and coastal Maryland typically occurs in late October to early November.
A November 6, 2025 report said that regions farther west (mountains) are past peak, and that coastal and Eastern-Shore counties are wrapping up their foliage season — meaning many leaves are already fallen.
Earlier-season dryness and sporadic rain this year caused some trees to change early or drop leaves quickly rather than linger in full color — so the typical bright reds/oranges may be muted or gone by now.

What you’re likely to see in Annapolis now:

Some remaining yellow, brown, or dull-red leaves on trees — especially species like maples and gums. A few quiet patches of color remain in yards or parks, but widespread “leaf-peeping” vibrancy is probably over.
A good chance of walking through fallen-leaf carpets in public parks or by the waterfront — nice for moody late-autumn photos or quiet strolls rather than peak-color “showcase” views.
Nature walks with bare-branch silhouettes, some remaining seedpods or late fall foliage — more subtle beauty than peak foliage, but atmospheric in its own right.

What to do if you’re hoping for color now:

Head to nearby pockets of higher-elevation or more “inland-type” woods (away from the immediate coast), where color change tends to linger slightly longer. The state-wide fall-foliage reports are updated weekly through November — checking those may help you find a small “pocket of color.”
Focus on late-autumn activities: waterfront walks, historic town tours, marsh or wetlands visits — the stark late-fall landscape can be beautiful in a quiet, more reflective way.

Bottom line: It’s unlikely that you’ll find “peak-color” foliage in or around Annapolis right now. Most of the trees that turned have already dropped their leaves or are fading. If you were counting on vibrant autumn colors, it’s a little late — but if you enjoy quieter, late-fall scenery or want to catch the last of wooded color in bits and pieces, it can still be a pleasant, atmospheric time to visit.

Are the leaves turning color yet?

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