Best time to visit New Jersey
Best time of year to visit New Jersey
The best time to visit New Jersey runs from May to June and from September to October. Generally, these are excellent months for exploring the state. Late spring welcomes you with warmth, uncrowded streets, and numerous outdoor events during Memorial Day Weekend. Early fall is balmy with astonishing foliage and a hint of wind. You'll never regret it if you choose New Jersey for Halloween celebrations. The hot and humid period from July to August is literally meant for sea resorts, outdoor festivals, and state fairs. Just mind that summer is also the high season in New Jersey with swarms of tourists around. Temperatures from November to March are at their lowest and so is the number of visitors. So if you have some time on your hands, marvel at fantastic Christmas lights around New Jersey.
5 THINGS TO DO IN NEW JERSEY (AUGUST 09 - AUGUST 18)
New Jersey State Fair
Old-fashioned fun and agricultural exhibits in New Jersey
Fire Rainbows
A curious optical phenomenon occurs quite rarely and only in special locations. If you are in the right time and in the right place, just look up to the sky
Whale & Dolphin Watching
In southern New Jersey, you can observe several sea mammal species next to the shore
Stargazing
How about finding a few hours for yourself and going stargazing in New Jersey?
Beach Season
The best beaches of New Jersey are definitely worth your attention during hot summer days
21 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
out of rangeThe biggest summer hot air balloon and music festival in North America
State Fair Meadowlands
out of rangeThe largest fair of New Jersey offers old-fashioned fun
4th of July
out of rangeSpectacular fireworks over oceanfront and small-town parades
Warren County Balloon Festival
out of rangeThree balloon festivals in two different locations—choose the one you like the most and go ahead!
Roar to the Shore
overOne of the largest motorcycle rallies of the Northeast
Cherry Blossoms
out of rangeBehold a range of pink across New Jersey's parks and arboretums
Greenwood Lake Airshow
out of rangeRejoice in a breathtaking air show, combined with a one-of-a-kind night show
Christmas Lights
out of rangePlenty of things to do during the festive season
New Jersey Fall Foliage
out of rangeDespite being the most densely populated state, New Jersey has plenty of secluded spots for leaf peeping
Delaware Water Gap Fall Foliage
out of rangeOne of the best fall color shows in the Poconos
Memorial Day Weekend
out of rangeLots of festivals, parades, and commemoration ceremonies
Cicada Mania
out of rangeA billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
New Year's Eve
out of rangeEnjoy numerous celebrations all around the state
New Jersey Folk Festival
out of rangeA celebration of traditions of three Native American Tribes
New Year's Eve
out of rangeWelcome in the upcoming year with numerous festivities
Atlantic City 4th of July Events & Fireworks
out of rangeAtlantic City sparkles with red, white, and blue for America's birthday
New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon
on holdThe largest marathon in the state of New Jersey
Halloween
out of rangeGet ready to be spooked and scared at one of New Jersey's many attractions
Atlantic City Beer & Music Fest
out of rangeSample up to 500 beers at Bader Field on Jersey Shore
Pints in the Park
out of rangeA one-day springtime festival at Washington Lake Park
Grand Harvest Wine Festival Morristown
unconfirmedAll the best New Jersey wineries in one place
