May weather forecast
New Jersey, USA

May in New Jersey represents the heart of spring, with warming temperatures, blossoming landscapes, and a departure from the cooler weather of previous months. The climate is generally mild, but there can still be considerable variations across the state's different geographical zones.

In the northern highlands, minimum temperatures generally range from 44°F (6.7°C) to 48°F (8.9°C), while the southern coastal areas may experience lows around 55°F (12.8°C). Maximum temperatures can vary from 65°F (18.3°C) in the northern regions to 75°F (23.9°C) in the central and southern parts of the state.

Snowfall is virtually absent in May, and rain becomes the primary form of precipitation, contributing to the lush greenery of the landscapes. Rainfall averages from 3.5" (89mm) in the northern areas to 4.5" (114mm) in the south.

Cities like Newark and Jersey City benefit from the pleasant spring weather, with increased sunshine and outdoor activities becoming more appealing. Coastal cities, including Cape May, experience a more marked maritime influence, adding to the warmth and comfort of the month.

Comparing May to April, the warming trend becomes more pronounced, with temperatures consistently rising, and the state moving closer to the heat and humidity of summer. The variation between the cooler northern highlands and the warmer coastal areas continues to shape the diverse weather patterns, making May a month of growth, rejuvenation, and preparation for the summer season in New Jersey.

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• Newark - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Newark are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. In Newark, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through October.
• Jersey City - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Jersey City, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT. May, the last month of the spring in Jersey City, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).
• Paterson - May »
  In Paterson during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation. In Paterson, during May, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.
• Elizabeth - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Elizabeth, New Jersey, are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. In Elizabeth during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.
• Edison - May »
  In Edison during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Edison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.9 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.
• Toms River - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Toms River are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 80%. Toms River, during this month, experiences elevated humidity, clocking at 80% relative humidity.
• Trenton - May »
  In Trenton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Trenton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.
• Clifton - May »
  In Clifton in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clifton snow does not fall in May through September.
• Camden - May »
  May is the last month it regularly snows in Camden, New Jersey. In Camden, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.
• Cherry Hill - May »
  In Cherry Hill in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Cherry Hill, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
• Passaic - May »
  In Passaic during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Passaic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.