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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 July rain is behind you.

Newark is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in February (lows around 23°F), with roughly 49 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
38°
25°
Cold
Feb
41°
23°
Cool
Mar
49°
31°
Cool
Apr
60°
41°
Mild
May
71°
51°
Mild
Jun
80°
61°
Warm
Jul
85°
67°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
82°
65°
Warm
Sep
76°
58°
Warm
Oct
66°
46°
Mild
Nov
53°
36°
Cool
Dec
43°
29°
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 July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Newark?
July is the warmest month in Newark, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Newark?
February is the coldest month in Newark, with lows around 23°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Newark?
The wettest month in Newark is usually July, out of roughly 49 inches of precipitation across the year.

Newark month by month