Jersey City weather by month
Average highs run from 40°F in January to 87°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 47 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 32 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 80 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and August to October.
Best time to visit Jersey City
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and August to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 9.1 in | 6 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| February | 43°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 10.1 in | 6 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| March | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 5.6 in | 7 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| April | 63°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| June | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 11 | 0 | warm |
| August | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| September | 78°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 66°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 55°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in | 5 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| December | 45°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 5.4 in | 7 | 0 | 18 | cold |
| Year | 64°F avg | 47°F avg | 46.6 in | 31.5 in | 76 | 28 | 80 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Newark Intl. Airport, NJ (USW00014734), 6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Jersey City
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 15m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 05m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:28 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:31 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 94 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 4:53 pm | 9h 35m |
| February | 6:50 am | 5:30 pm | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:08 am | 7:02 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:17 am | 7:35 pm | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:39 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:24 am | 8:29 pm | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:38 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:06 am | 7:53 pm | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:37 am | 7:04 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:07 am | 6:15 pm | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:43 am | 4:37 pm | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:13 am | 4:29 pm | 9h 16m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Jersey City with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Jersey City getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Jersey City.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jersey City?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 69°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Jersey City?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F and highs of 40°F.
What is the rainiest month in Jersey City?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.7 inches on average. February is the driest at 3.0 inches.
Does it snow in Jersey City?
Yes. Jersey City averages 32 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Jersey City?
For comfortable weather, April to June and August to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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