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Weather in August in New Jersey

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in New Jersey in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New Jersey on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in New Jersey?

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.

Jersey City
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<<   July July
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31°C 
22°C 
271 hours 
110 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
20°C 
270 hours 
121 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
17°C 
218 hours 
91 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Jersey City

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.

Seaside Heights
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<<   July July
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29°C 
20°C 
269 hours 
97 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
19°C 
252 hours 
115 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
16°C 
215 hours 
105 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Seaside Heights

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.

Cape May
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<<   July July
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29°C 
21°C 
79 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
20°C 
108 mm 
9 days 
26°C 
17°C 
103 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cape May

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.

Mount Laurel
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<<   July July
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31°C 
20°C 
275 hours 
127 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
18°C 
260 hours 
121 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
15°C 
218 hours 
95 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Mount Laurel

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.

Newark
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<<   July July
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31°C 
21°C 
271 hours 
111 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
19°C 
270 hours 
126 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
16°C 
218 hours 
91 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Newark

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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