Trenton Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Trenton, New Jersey - NJ, USA)

Classified as featuring a climate that is humid, continental and temperate, the New Jersey capital of Trenton also features some characteristics of maritime / oceanic weather, due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

The four seasons experienced in Trenton are fairly equal in length and quite distinctive, with gradual temperature changes as spring turns to summer and fall turns to winter. Winters can feel cold, particularly after the sun has set, when temperatures regularly drop below freezing. If you are out and about during the day, intermittent wind from the Atlantic can certainly add a chill to the air, and heavy snow can be expected from December through February.

The springtime climate begins to present itself in March, when overnight frosty weather becomes a thing of the past and temperatures soon start to climb to double figures, exceeding 12°C / 54°F by the end of the month, or higher. April certainly feels a warmer month, thanks to longer daylight hours and more sunny weather to go round, while by the time that May comes to Trenton, visitors can expect to be enjoying average daytime temperatures topping 20°C / 68°F.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Being so warm and often hot, the summer climate enjoyed by Trenton sees a significant increase in visitor numbers, meaning that the good accommodation becomes more scarce, and more expensive. June, July and August boast the most sunny weather and between them, offer high temperatures which frequently don't stray far from 29°C / 84°F or 30°C / 86°F, for days on end.

Wet weather is rarely extreme and precipitation levels are similar month by month, averaging some 3 inches / 7.6 cm at the beginning of the year and approximately 4 inches / 10.2 cm during the summer season.

Heavy storms can be quite unexpected, quickly arriving and adding a dampener to a day of sightseeing, although rarely last long enough to spoil an entire vacation. Climate extremes are not unheard of in Trenton and include thunderstorms, hail, lightning, heat waves, droughts and even the odd hurricane.

Trenton Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	3°C / 37°F	-4°C / 25°F
February	5°C / 41°F	-3°C / 27°F
March	11°C / 52°F	1°C / 34°F
April	16°C / 61°F	6°C / 43°F
May	22°C / 72°F	11°C / 52°F
June	27°C / 81°F	16°C / 61°F
July	29°C / 84°F	19°C / 66°F
August	28°C / 82°F	18°C / 64°F
September	24°C / 75°F	14°C / 57°F
October	18°C / 64°F	7°C / 45°F
November	11°C / 52°F	3°C / 37°F
December	6°C / 43°F	-2°C / 28°F