Cape May Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Cape May, New Jersey. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in Cape May?

In Cape May, October has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Cape May gets 4.2 inches of precipitation in October.

However, March is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 37.7% of days in March will have at least some rain or snow.

What's the Driest Month in Cape May?

In Cape May, February has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Cape May gets 2.96 inches of precipitation in February.

August is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 28.8% of days in August will have measurable rain.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	3.22 in	34.3
February	2.96 in	37.4
March	4.10 in	37.7
April	3.34 in	37.7
May	3.57 in	36.3
June	3.53 in	33.6
July	3.88 in	32.4
August	4.11 in	28.8
September	3.76 in	30.0
October	4.17 in	31.0
November	3.28 in	31.3
December	4.02 in	36.0
Year	43.83 in	33.9

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
1894–2024	Cape May 2 NW	location