Cape May Weather in May

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

The climate in Cape May during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Cape May and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Cape May weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.5°F
Nightly temperature 11.1°C 51.9°F
Average temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 13.4°C 56°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cape May with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

May temperatures in Cape May

Cape May average temperature in May

May rainfall

Cape May average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Cape May average rain in May

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 May 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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