Climate Insights for North Cape May

The climate in North Cape May is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1384mm of precipitation falls per year. North Cape May receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. North Cape May is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in North Cape May vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

North Cape May is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1384mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 150mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 91mm. That's 59mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 46cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 22cm.

North Cape May is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in North Cape May, which began on June 21, 2026. North Cape May is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 79 days from now.

The best time to visit North Cape May is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for North Cape May based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.