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New Jersey Weather in October

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

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Planning a getaway to New Jersey, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in New Jersey in October

New Jersey, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in New Jersey generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Budd Lake at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Cape May at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Cape May and 5°C (41°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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Freehold with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Budd Lake with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Seaside Heights typically receives 201 hours of sunlight, making it 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)
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Best Places to Visit in New Jersey in October

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

Temperature range in New Jersey (October)

Precipitation variation in New Jersey (October)

Seaside Heights

In October Seaside Heights generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
201 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Seaside Heights →

Cape May

In October Cape May generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cape May →

Mount Laurel

In October Mount Laurel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
200 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mount Laurel →

Newark

In October Newark generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
213 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Newark →

Princeton

In October Princeton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
201 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Princeton →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seaside Heights 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Cape May 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Mount Laurel 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Newark 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Princeton 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Parsippany 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

New Jersey weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across New Jersey, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Seaside Heights averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Seaside Heights peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in October, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in New Jersey, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Seaside Heights sits around 122 mm (4.8 in).

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit New Jersey, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Seaside Heights. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May and July provide perfect weather in Seaside Heights. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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