The best times to visit East Rutherford for ideal weather are

April 30th to June 24th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other East Rutherford Travel Info

Weather in East Rutherford

Temperature

Average temperatures in East Rutherford vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 20th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit East Rutherford, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 90.5°F (32.5°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 70.3°F (21.3°C) at night.

East Rutherford Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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East Rutherford Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

East Rutherford Perceived Temperature (F)

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East Rutherford Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average East Rutherford Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 40.2 31.8 24.4
Feb 41.5 32.4 24.7
Mar 52 41.6 33.4
Apr 64.8 53.3 43.8
May 76.5 64.2 54
Jun 83.3 72.2 62.9
Jul 88.5 78 68.8
Aug 85.8 75.3 65.8
Sep 80.3 69.2 59.8
Oct 68.7 57.7 48.9
Nov 56.6 46.6 38.4
Dec 47.2 38.7 31.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 4.6 -0.1 -4.2
Feb 5.3 0.2 -4.1
Mar 11.1 5.3 0.8
Apr 18.2 11.8 6.6
May 24.7 17.9 12.2
Jun 28.5 22.3 17.2
Jul 31.4 25.6 20.4
Aug 29.9 24.1 18.8
Sep 26.8 20.7 15.4
Oct 20.4 14.3 9.4
Nov 13.7 8.1 3.6
Dec 8.4 3.7 -0.2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in East Rutherford are September, November, and then October. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid to late November. For example, on the week of November 19th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early June with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of June 4th.

When can you find snow in East Rutherford? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early to mid December. The best time to ski (if at all) in East Rutherford is often around around December 10th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in East Rutherford.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in East Rutherford (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 23% 4.6 4.1
Feb 23% 5 3.4
Mar 21% 4.5 4.5
Apr 21% 0 4.5
May 25% 0 4.7
Jun 30% 0 5.2
Jul 22% 0 4.2
Aug 23% 0 5.3
Sep 16% 0 3.5
Oct 20% 2.8 3.8
Nov 17% 1.4 2.5
Dec 29% 4.7 5.5

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 23 11.7 10.4
Feb 23 12.7 8.6
Mar 21 11.4 11.4
Apr 21 0 11.4
May 25 0 11.9
Jun 30 0 13.2
Jul 22 0 10.7
Aug 23 0 13.5
Sep 16 0 8.9
Oct 20 7.1 9.7
Nov 17 3.6 6.4
Dec 29 11.9 14

 

Humidity and Wind

East Rutherford has some comfortably humid months, with slightly drier months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is April (42.1% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (55.5%).

Wind in East Rutherford is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by February and April. March’s average wind speed of around 7.3 knots (8.4 MPH or 13.5 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid February where average top sustained speeds reach 15.2 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in East Rutherford.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.7 Light breeze 13.3 Significant breeze
Feb 7.2 Gentle breeze 14.3 Significant breeze
Mar 7.3 Gentle breeze 14.1 Significant breeze
Apr 6.9 Light breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
May 5.7 Light breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Jun 5.4 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Jul 5.3 Light breeze 11.7 Significant breeze
Aug 4.7 Light breeze 10.9 Gentle breeze
Sep 5 Light breeze 10.9 Significant breeze
Oct 5.5 Light breeze 12.1 Significant breeze
Nov 5.7 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Dec 6.4 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 46.4%
Feb 44.5%
Mar 43.2%
Apr 42.1%
May 50.1%
Jun 53.8%
Jul 51.1%
Aug 53.1%
Sep 55.5%
Oct 54.6%
Nov 49.3%
Dec 54%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to East Rutherford?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in East Rutherford, NJ, US is July, followed by September and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit East Rutherford in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 83 in December means 83% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall East Rutherford Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 83.2°F (28.4°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 7 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in East Rutherford, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 84.7°F (29.3°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in East Rutherford to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 7 to 9 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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