Basking Ridge (NJ) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Basking Ridge. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Basking Ridge has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1272 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Basking Ridge experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 132 mm (5.2 in) in June, the wettest month, and 77 mm (3 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Basking Ridge Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Basking Ridge can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Basking Ridge.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 68%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year