Water temperature in Cape May (NJ) in July
Is it warm enough to swim in Cape May in July? Average water temperature in Cape May in July is 74.1°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Cape May in July is 79.5°F, and the coldest is 64.6°F. Average high air temperature in Cape May in July is 85°F, and average low temperature is 68°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Cape May
Changes water temperature in Cape May in July 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Cape May for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Cape May, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of July.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | 73.2°F | 64.6°F | 64.6°F | 75.2°F |
| July 2 | 74.3°F | 64.9°F | 64.9°F | 74.5°F |
| July 3 | 73.8°F | 67.6°F | 67.1°F | 75°F |
| July 4 | 73.2°F | 69.4°F | 67.1°F | 75.7°F |
| July 5 | 73.9°F | 68°F | 68°F | 77.4°F |
| July 6 | 74.7°F | 68.2°F | 68.2°F | 77°F |
| July 7 | 74.7°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 76.6°F |
| July 8 | 75.2°F | 71.1°F | 70.5°F | 76.8°F |
| July 9 | 75.6°F | 72.3°F | 69.8°F | 76.8°F |
| July 10 | 74.5°F | 70.3°F | 70°F | 76.6°F |
| July 11 | 75.7°F | 70.3°F | 70.3°F | 77.5°F |
| July 12 | 75.6°F | 70.9°F | 70.9°F | 77.5°F |
| July 13 | 78.1°F | 71.2°F | 71.2°F | 78.1°F |
| July 14 | 77.5°F | 71.8°F | 71.8°F | 77.5°F |
| July 15 | 76.3°F | 70.5°F | 70.5°F | 76.5°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16 | 77.2°F | 71.1°F | 71.1°F | 77.7°F |
| July 17 | 75°F | 71.8°F | 71.8°F | 77.9°F |
| July 18 | 75.7°F | 71.2°F | 71.2°F | 78.4°F |
| July 19 | 78.1°F | 71.4°F | 70°F | 78.6°F |
| July 20 | 78.6°F | 70.9°F | 69.4°F | 78.6°F |
| July 21 | 78.4°F | 72.1°F | 69.8°F | 78.4°F |
| July 22 | 77.4°F | 72.1°F | 72.1°F | 77.9°F |
| July 23 | 77°F | 72.5°F | 70.3°F | 77.9°F |
| July 24 | 76.8°F | 72.7°F | 72.7°F | 77.7°F |
| July 25 | 75.7°F | 72.9°F | 71.4°F | 77.9°F |
| July 26 | 73.4°F | 72.9°F | 71.6°F | 78.4°F |
| July 27 | 76.5°F | 75°F | 71.4°F | 78.1°F |
| July 28 | 76.1°F | 73.9°F | 70.5°F | 78.4°F |
| July 29 | 77.4°F | 74.7°F | 70.7°F | 79.2°F |
| July 30 | 78.4°F | 73.4°F | 70.7°F | 78.4°F |
| July 31 | 79.5°F | 72°F | 71.2°F | 79.5°F |
Average water temperature in Cape May in July over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 75°F | 74.1°F | 73.6°F | 75.4°F | 75.4°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 71.8°F | 71.4°F | 74.1°F | 71.1°F | 76.1°F |
Cape May sea state in July
Chart comparing the height of waves in Cape May in July over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Cape May in July
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Cape May in July based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature85°F
- Average LOW temperature68°F
- Average rainfall days10 days
- Average rainfall94mm/3.7''
- Average daylight15h
- Average sunshine9h
- Average UV index9
Cape May water temperature during other months:
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