October weather forecast
New Jersey, USA

October ushers in a definitive autumnal feel across New Jersey, with temperatures continuing to decline and the landscape transforming into vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow.

In the northern highlands, minimum temperatures can fall between 40°F (4.4°C) to 45°F (7.2°C), while in the southern coastal areas, they may range from 48°F (8.9°C) to 53°F (11.7°C). Maximum temperatures generally vary from 60°F (15.6°C) in the north to 68°F (20°C) in the central and southern regions.

Rainfall averages around 2.2" (56mm) in the northern areas to 2.9" (74mm) in the south. The northern valleys may see frost by October, indicating a significant seasonal shift.

Cities such as Trenton and Jersey City start to experience cooler, crisp weather, while coastal regions like Cape May maintain milder temperatures influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

Comparing October to September, the temperatures continue their downward trend, bringing a chill to the air, especially in the northern and central zones. The Central Zone, with its heat island effect, may still have some warm days, but the influence of cold fronts from the highlands becomes more apparent.

October's combination of cooler weather, decreased rainfall, and stunning foliage offers a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities, festivals, and enjoying the state's natural beauty. The month stands as a quintessential expression of autumn, embracing the transitional essence of the season in New Jersey.

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• Newark - October »
  February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Newark, New Jersey. February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Newark, New Jersey.
• Jersey City - October »
  October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Jersey City with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C). In Jersey City, during October, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.
• Paterson - October »
  In Paterson in October, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. October is the first month it typically snows in Paterson, New Jersey.
• Elizabeth - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Elizabeth are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. In Elizabeth, in October, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Edison - October »
  In Edison during October, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Edison.
• Toms River - October »
  In Toms River, during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In October, in Toms River the rain falls for 10.9 days.
• Trenton - October »
  February and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Trenton, New Jersey. In Trenton, during October, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Clifton - October »
  October, being in the middle of fall, shows a considerable change in the weather compared to the preceding months in Clifton, New Jersey. In Clifton, during October, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.
• Camden - October »
  Camden in October demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). The most humid month in Camden is October, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
• Cherry Hill - October »
  In Cherry Hill the average relative humidity in October is 77%. In Cherry Hill, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Passaic - October »
  In Passaic in October, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Passaic, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through October.