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New Jersey Weather in August

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

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Are you planning a trip a to New Jersey, the United States of America in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in New Jersey in August

New Jersey, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in New Jersey generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Budd Lake to 30°C (86°F) in Cherry Hill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Cherry Hill and 14°C (57°F) in Budd Lake.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in North Wildwood with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Vernon with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Seaside Heights enjoys about 252 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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)
Best Time to Visit New Jersey →

Best Places to Visit in New Jersey in August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Jersey (August)

Precipitation variation in New Jersey (August)

Seaside Heights

In August Seaside Heights generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
252 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Seaside Heights →

Cape May

In August Cape May generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Cape May →

Mount Laurel

In August Mount Laurel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
260 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Mount Laurel →

Newark

In August Newark generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
270 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Newark →

Princeton

In August Princeton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
252 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Princeton →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seaside Heights 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Cape May 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Mount Laurel 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Newark 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Princeton 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Parsippany 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 127 mm (5 in)

New Jersey weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

New Jersey, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Seaside Heights average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

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

Seaside Heights averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

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

Seaside Heights typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 115 mm (4.5 in) on average across New Jersey, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit New Jersey, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Seaside Heights.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and July offering mostly perfect weather in Seaside Heights. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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