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 30°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cape May?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Cape May with 118mm on average. There are normally 10 days in July 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 61% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Cape May

Q: When is the best time to visit Cape May?

The best times to visit Cape May, New Jersey are in May, June, August and September Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Cape May, New Jersey are in May, June, August and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Cape May by month

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When is the best time to visit Cape May?

The best times to visit Cape May, New Jersey are in May, June, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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29
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Monthly rainfall

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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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