Climate

Newark weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: May, September, October, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	40°F	26°F	3.4 in	9.1 in	11
February	43°F	27°F	3.0 in	10.1 in	10
March	51°F	34°F	4.1 in	5.6 in	11
April	63°F	44°F	3.9 in	0.50 in	12
May	73°F	54°F	4.0 in	0.00 in	11
June	82°F	64°F	4.3 in	0.00 in	11
July	87°F	69°F	4.7 in	0.00 in	10
August	85°F	68°F	4.2 in	0.00 in	10
September	78°F	61°F	3.8 in	0.00 in	9
October	66°F	49°F	3.8 in	0.20 in	9
November	55°F	39°F	3.3 in	0.60 in	9
December	45°F	31°F	4.1 in	5.4 in	11

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap, Nj Us (3.7 mi away, 7 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Newark?

July, with an average high of 87°F and low of 69°F.

What is the coldest month in Newark?

January, with an average low of 26°F and high of 40°F.

When does it rain most in Newark?

July is the wettest month, averaging 4.7 in of precipitation; the year totals about 46.6 inches.

Does it snow in Newark?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 32 inches a year, mostly in February and January.

What is the best time to visit Newark?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, May, September, October.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Newark Intl Ap weather station, 3.7 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.