What’s the climate like in New Jersey?
The current climate in New Jersey features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in New Jersey in recent years was 42°C in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in January 2018.
On average, New Jersey gets 1267 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 32 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in New Jersey is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Jersey to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit New Jersey?
The best time to visit New Jersey for mild to warm weather is April, June and August up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore New Jersey.
Climate Table of New Jersey
The climate table of New Jersey shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 52 | 63 | 92 | 150 | 129 | 173 | 128 | 56 | 67 | 131 | 136 |
| Snow (cm) | 20 | 6,0 | 4,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1267 mm per year, averaging 106 mm per month
- Snowfall: 32 cm per year
- Driest months: 52 mm in February, 56 mm in September and 63 mm in March
- Wettest months: 173 mm in July, 150 mm in May and 136 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in New Jersey
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New Jersey, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Jersey
This graph shows how much rainfall New Jersey, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in New Jersey
This graph shows how much snow New Jersey, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in New Jersey
This graph shows the average UV index per month in New Jersey, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in New Jersey
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New Jersey, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Jersey
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New Jersey, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in New Jersey
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in New Jersey, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in New Jersey by Month
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