When to go · Cape May, United States
Best Time to Visit Cape May
Aim for July, August and September: that's when Cape May's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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July, August, September
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, November, May
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
February, January
Hottest is August (25°C)
Cape May weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 92mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 106mm | cold, some rain |
| Mar | 9°C / 48°F | 5°C / 41°F | 96mm | cold, some rain |
| Apr | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 93mm | cool, some rain |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 14°C / 57°F | 74mm | cool, some rain |
| Jun | 21°C / 70°F | 19°C / 66°F | 93mm | mild, some rain |
| JulBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 23°C / 73°F | 75mm | warm, some rain |
| AugBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 22°C / 72°F | 79mm | warm, some rain |
| SepBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 70°F | 82mm | warm, some rain |
| Oct | 19°C / 66°F | 16°C / 61°F | 86mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 46mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Dec | 10°C / 50°F | 6°C / 43°F | 105mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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