Best time to visit Cape May

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When is the best time to visit Cape May?

The best time to visit Cape May is June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cape May5
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cape May7
    Feb
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cape May12
    Mar
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cape May17
    Apr
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cape May22
    May
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cape May26
    Jun
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cape May29
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cape May28
    Aug
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cape May25
    Sep
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cape May20
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cape May14
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cape May8
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Cape May?

The hottest time of year in Cape May is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cape May?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Cape May with 110mm on average. There are normally 11 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cape May?

The sunniest time of year in Cape May is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 62% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cape May?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cape May in August when the water temperature reaches 23°C.

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The weather guide for New Jersey (Cape May) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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