When to go · Atlantic City
Atlantic City, month by month
The best months for Atlantic City: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.6 °C / -3 °C, 10 rain days43 °F / 27 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).7 °C / -2 °C, 9 rain days45 °F / 28 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.11 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain days52 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.16 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days61 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Atlantic City's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days70 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Atlantic City's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 17 °C, 9 rain days79 °F / 63 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, higher room rates).29 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain days84 °F / 68 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, higher room rates).29 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain days84 °F / 68 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Atlantic City's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 16 °C, 8 rain days77 °F / 61 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Atlantic City's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 10 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 41 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C / 0 °C, 10 rain days46 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday