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Atlantic City (NJ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Atlantic City experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Atlantic City is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Atlantic City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1200 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Atlantic City offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (142 mm) and January (79 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Atlantic City (NJ)

Sun   Dec 22
-2°C | -8°C
NW 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -9°C
NW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | -1°C
SW 4 m/s
0.2 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Atlantic City in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Atlantic City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Atlantic City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Atlantic City?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Atlantic City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Atlantic City?
    January is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.