Our verdict
The best time to visit Atlantic City is May
During the warmer months, temperatures in Atlantic City can rise to a maximum of 28℃ (82℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -3℃ (27℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Atlantic City when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Atlantic City falls around October, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Atlantic City, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Atlantic City seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Atlantic City as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Atlantic City is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Atlantic City
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Atlantic City for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Atlantic City climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Atlantic City for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Atlantic City in January
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Atlantic City in February
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Atlantic City in March
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Atlantic City in April
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Atlantic City in May
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Atlantic City in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Atlantic City in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Atlantic City in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Atlantic City in September
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Atlantic City in October
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Atlantic City in November
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Atlantic City in December
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlantic City in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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