Cape May, New Jersey weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
What is the weather like in Cape May, New Jersey in October?
In October, Cape May, New Jersey is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cape May, New Jersey.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 29 | 22 |
| Day | 23° | 18° | 13° |
| Night | 19° | 14° | 8° |
| Sea | 23° | 19° | 13° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:08 – 18:23
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Cape May, New Jersey in October: quick answers
Is Cape May, New Jersey hot in October?
No. In October, Cape May, New Jersey is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Cape May, New Jersey in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
Does it rain much in Cape May, New Jersey in October?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 111 mm.
Cape May, New Jersey month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences