New Jersey weather in August
Considering a trip to New Jersey this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New Jersey in August?
New Jersey is a region in the United States of America. August in New Jersey generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. In August, it is summer.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Budd Lake to 30°C in Cherry Hill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Cherry Hill and 14°C in Budd Lake. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in North Wildwood with an average of 105 mm to high rainfall in Vernon with 145 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Jersey City. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Jersey in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Jersey climate page.
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Average weather in Jersey City
In August Jersey City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Seaside Heights
In August Seaside Heights generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cape May
In August Cape May generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mount Laurel
In August Mount Laurel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Newark
In August Newark generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Jersey, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit New Jersey?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit New Jersey with overall pleasant weather in Jersey City.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Jersey City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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