Jersey City in May
Great time to visit
May hits the sweet spot with gorgeous weather and everything in full swing. You'll pay premium prices and deal with crowds, but walking the waterfront with that Manhattan skyline view makes it worth every penny.
Weather
May brings consistently pleasant weather with warm days and cool nights perfect for walking. Rain shows up about 11 days but usually as quick afternoon showers that clear fast. Humidity stays manageable and those famous Manhattan skyline views from the waterfront are crystal clear.
21°C high12°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$240/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Memorial Day weekend festivities
- •Outdoor concert season begins at various venues
- •Food truck festivals in downtown area
May Tips
- •Reserve patio tables at places like Battello well in advance
- •Perfect weather for the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
- •Memorial Day weekend brings peak crowds and prices
All Months
Spring and fall are perfect. April through June gives you mild weather and blooming Liberty State Park without summer crowds. September and October offer crisp air and stunning sunset views from the waterfront.
Summer gets hot and humid, but the outdoor concerts at Liberty State Park make it worthwhile. Winter? Look, it's cold and windy by the water. But hotel rates drop significantly, and you'll have those skyline views mostly to yourself.
Avoid major NYC events unless you book way ahead. When Manhattan hotels jack up prices, Jersey City fills up fast.
Jersey City Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
5/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
3/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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