Cape May Weather in August

What's the weather like in Cape May (New Jersey) in August 2024?

The climate in Cape May during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in Cape May and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

Cape May weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.5°C 83.3°F
Nightly temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Average temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 110 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 24.4°C 76°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Cape May with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Cape May

Cape May average temperature in August

August rainfall

Cape May average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Cape May average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape May in August 2024.

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Cape May weather stats

Cape May weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: June 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: August 110mm 4.3ins
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