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The best time to visit Jersey City

Month-by-month climate averages for Jersey City, NJ, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Jersey City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Jersey City is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in February (lows around 29°F), with roughly 55 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Jersey City forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Jersey City weather by month

what to expect in Jersey City through the year

Here is Jersey City's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Jersey City by season.

Jan
44°
31°
Cool
Feb
46°
29°
Cool
Mar
52°
35°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
63°
44°
Mild
May
71°
53°
Mild
Jun
81°
62°
Warm
Jul
87°
69°
Hot
Aug
83°
66°
Warm
Sep
77°
60°
Warm
Oct
69°
50°
Mild
Nov
55°
39°
Cool
Dec
45°
31°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Jersey City?
The most comfortable time to visit Jersey City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Jersey City?
July is the warmest month in Jersey City, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Jersey City?
February is the coldest month in Jersey City, with lows around 29°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Jersey City?
The wettest month in Jersey City is usually March, out of roughly 55 inches of precipitation across the year.

Jersey City month by month