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The best time to visit Newark

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Newark 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.

Newark is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in February (lows around 28°F), with roughly 53 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 Newark forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Newark weather by month

what to expect in Newark through the year

Here is Newark'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 Newark by season.

Jan
44°
31°
Cool
Feb
46°
28°
Cool
Mar
52°
34°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
63°
44°
Mild
May
72°
52°
Warm
Jun
81°
62°
Warm
Jul
87°
69°
Hot
Aug
82°
65°
Warm
Sep
77°
59°
Warm
Oct
69°
49°
Mild
Nov
55°
38°
Cool
Dec
45°
31°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Newark?
The most comfortable time to visit Newark 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 Newark?
July is the warmest month in Newark, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Newark?
February is the coldest month in Newark, with lows around 28°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Newark?
The wettest month in Newark is usually March, out of roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year.

Newark month by month