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New Jersey Weather in February

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

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Planning a journey to New Jersey, the United States of America this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in New Jersey in February

New Jersey, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in New Jersey generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Vernon to 6°C (43°F) in Berlin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Berlin and -8°C (18°F) in Vernon.

For specific regional insights in New Jersey, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Cherry Hill with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Beach Haven with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Seaside Heights as an example - it receives around 169 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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 February

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

Temperature range in New Jersey (February)

Precipitation variation in New Jersey (February)

Seaside Heights

In February Seaside Heights generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
169 hours
207 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Seaside Heights →

Cape May

In February Cape May generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cape May →

Mount Laurel

In February Mount Laurel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
156 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Mount Laurel →

Newark

In February Newark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
162 hours
213 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Newark →

Princeton

In February Princeton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
169 hours
207 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Princeton →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seaside Heights 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Cape May 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Mount Laurel 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Newark 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Princeton 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Parsippany 4°C (39°F) -7°C (19°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

New Jersey weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in New Jersey, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Seaside Heights, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

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

Seaside Heights averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -4°C (25°F).

Does New Jersey, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in New Jersey, the United States of America during February, with Seaside Heights averaging close to 88 mm (3.5 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit New Jersey, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Seaside Heights.

Generally speaking, May and July provide perfect weather in Seaside Heights. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in New Jersey.

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