Cape May FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Cape May.

When is the best time to visit Cape May?

The best time to visit Cape May is May to October when the weather is warmest and sunniest. Summer (June-August) has average temperatures of 20-29°C, while autumn (September-October) is the best time to explore the surrounding countryside for the Fall colours, and also for watching migratory birds. Spring (March-May) ranges from cold to mild with temperatures 5-20°C and is also a good time for bird-watching. Winter (November-March) has temperatures from 10°C down to -2°C, but milder than elsewhere in the east.

What is the time difference between the UK and Cape May?

Cape May uses Eastern Standard Time (GMT – 5), observing Daylight Saving Time (GMT – 4) March to November.

What places combine well with Cape May?

Cape May in New Jersey is easily combined with Sussex County as well as destinations in Pennsylvania and New York State. Philadelphia and the Countryside of Philadelphia are 1.5 hour’s drive north, New York City is 2.5 hours’ drive north-east, while Washington DC is about four hours’ west.

What are the main cultural events in Cape May?

May-June – Cape May Music Festival – classical music performances
August – Cape May Craft Beer and Crab Festival – breweries and seafood celebration
September – Cape May Food and Wine Festival – special tastings and events over a week
October – Victorian Week – openings of many historic homes
October – Cape May Fall Festival – birding festival during the annual migration