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New Jersey Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Jersey, the United States of America in April.

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Considering a trip to New Jersey, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in New Jersey in April

New Jersey, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in New Jersey generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Beach Haven at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Cherry Hill at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Cherry Hill and 7°C (45°F) in Beach Haven.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Jersey, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beach Haven with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Ridgefield Park with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Seaside Heights sees close to 227 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore New Jersey by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Jersey — and find the best time to visit. (based on Seaside Heights)

January5°C (41°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New Jersey in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Jersey.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Jersey

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Jersey (April)

Precipitation variation in New Jersey (April)

Seaside Heights

In April Seaside Heights generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
227 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Seaside Heights →

Cape May

In April Cape May generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Cape May →

Mount Laurel

In April Mount Laurel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Mount Laurel →

Newark

In April Newark generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
225 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Newark →

Princeton

In April Princeton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
227 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Jersey in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seaside Heights 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Cape May 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Mount Laurel 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Newark 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Princeton 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Parsippany 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 101 mm (4 in)

New Jersey weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Jersey, the United States of America in April?

In April, New Jersey, the United States of America generally has tolerable weather conditions. Seaside Heights sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in New Jersey, the United States of America in April?

In Seaside Heights, the average daytime high in April is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does New Jersey, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in New Jersey, the United States of America. Seaside Heights averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit New Jersey, the United States of America?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Seaside Heights, April might be a good time to visit New Jersey, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May and July provide perfect weather in Seaside Heights. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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