When to visit Cape May without the crowds
Cape May (New Jersey, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Jun & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
In autumn it is one of North America's top spots for migrating birds.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 7 °C (44 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 10 °C (49 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 18 °C (65 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (74 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 24 °C (74 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 19 °C (66 °F) | Bird migration & Victorian Weekend (Oct) |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 8 °C (46 °F) | Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- Bird and monarch butterfly migration (Sep–Oct).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Cape May without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually December (crowds 1/5). In December the average high is 8 °C (46 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Cape May most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Cape May?
Average highs range from 6 °C (42 °F) in January to 27 °C (80 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Cape May by season?
Bird and monarch butterfly migration (Sep–Oct).
What festivals are there in Cape May?
The main ones: Bird migration & Victorian Weekend (Oct) (October).
More places in New Jersey
- Atlantic City calm in February, March, April, October and November; busiest in July