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New Jersey weather in October

Planning a journey to New Jersey this October 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 October?

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

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Budd Lake at 16°C to pleasant in Cape May at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Cape May and 5°C in Budd Lake.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Freehold with an average of 101 mm to high rainfall in Budd Lake with 133 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 213 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.

For specific regional insights in New Jersey for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Jersey climate page.

Where to go in New Jersey in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in New Jersey on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in New Jersey

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

Average weather in Jersey City

In October Jersey City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jersey City
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26°C 
17°C 
218 hours 
91 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
11°C 
213 hours 
106 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
5°C 
153 hours 
75 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Jersey City

Average weather in Seaside Heights

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

Seaside Heights
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25°C 
16°C 
215 hours 
105 mm 
10 days 
19°C 
9°C 
201 hours 
122 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
4°C 
149 hours 
87 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Seaside Heights

Average weather in Cape May

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

Cape May
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26°C 
17°C 
103 mm 
9 days 
20°C 
11°C 
123 mm 
11 days 
14°C 
6°C 
79 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cape May

Average weather in Mount Laurel

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

Mount Laurel
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26°C 
15°C 
218 hours 
95 mm 
8 days 
20°C 
9°C 
200 hours 
115 mm 
10 days 
13°C 
3°C 
155 hours 
78 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Mount Laurel

Average weather in Princeton

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

Princeton
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26°C 
13°C 
215 hours 
88 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
7°C 
201 hours 
121 mm 
10 days 
13°C 
2°C 
149 hours 
77 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Princeton

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Jersey, in the United States of America.

Is October the best time to visit New Jersey?

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

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Jersey City. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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