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

What kind of weather does October bring to Cape May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Cape May typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Cape May in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cape May, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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?

For visitors traveling to Cape May, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°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
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cape May.

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