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Cape May weather in January (New Jersey, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Cape May look like in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cape May includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Cape May in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cape May. May and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape May climate page with graphs.

 

Cape May, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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