When to go · Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, New Jersey in May
Great month. Inside Ocean City, New Jersey's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late May and September for fewer crowds.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Ocean City, New Jersey
Inside Ocean City, New Jersey's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late May and September for fewer crowds.
Weather in May
- Ocean City, New JerseyHighs around 21 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Memorial Day big impact
Last Monday of May · United States
Start of summer; roads and beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings