New Jersey weather in May
Planning a journey to New Jersey this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in New Jersey in May?
New Jersey is a region in the United States of America. May in New Jersey generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Atlantic City at 20°C and warm in Cherry Hill at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Cherry Hill and 13°C in Atlantic City.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wildwood with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Edgewater with 113 mm. Meanwhile, Jersey City enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Jersey in May, 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 May Jersey City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Seaside Heights
In May Seaside Heights generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cape May
In May Cape May generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mount Laurel
In May Mount Laurel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Newark
In May Newark generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°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 May the best time to visit New Jersey?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit New Jersey with overall pleasant weather in Jersey City.
Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Jersey City. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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