Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical Aug high
Cape May
United States · Northeast US
Cape May is most comfortable in summer and autumn. Summers are hot and winters are cool. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
33°F to 94°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
9.3 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
The air feels slightly humid this month.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
79°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
51%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Cape May with Palma de Mallorca.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology