Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
65°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cape May
United States · Northeast US
Mild days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
65°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
61°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 58° and nights feel near 54°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
11 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
61°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 63°F, and early evening stays near 62°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain15%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday63°F
Rain14%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon63°F
Rain16%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening62°F
Rain14%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 34 | 3.7 | 10 | 6.8 | 71 | 50 |
| Feb | 43 | 35 | 3.6 | 10 | 7.6 | 71 | 48 |
| Mar | 48 | 40 | 4.3 | 10 | 8.5 | 71 | 49 |
| Apr | 57 | 49 | 3.6 | 10 | 9.9 | 73 | 53 |
| May | 65 | 58 | 3.6 | 10 | 11.0 | 78 | 61 |
| Jun | 74 | 68 | 3.0 | 10 | 11.9 | 79 | 71 |
| Jul | 79 | 74 | 3.5 | 9 | 12.3 | 80 | 78 |
| Aug | 78 | 73 | 3.8 | 9 | 11.2 | 79 | 79 |
| Sep | 74 | 68 | 3.7 | 9 | 9.8 | 77 | 75 |
| Oct | 65 | 58 | 4.6 | 8 | 8.4 | 73 | 69 |
| Nov | 55 | 48 | 3.2 | 8 | 7.3 | 70 | 61 |
| Dec | 47 | 39 | 4.4 | 11 | 6.3 | 72 | 55 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Cape May with Nantucket.
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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology