Cape May: Beach Ave & Congress St

Cape May: Beach Ave & Congress St is a public beach access point in Cape May, New Jersey, part of the Cape May City Beach or Boardwalk area. It sits about a mile from the center of town and offers parking, swimming, and fee-based entry. Summer brings the warmest conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cape May show July highs around 86°F with lows near 68°F, and August close behind at about 84°F and 67°F. June runs a little milder, with highs near 80°F, and September stays comfortable at around 79°F by day and 62°F at night, with only about nine wet days. Spring warms gradually from the low 60s in April to the low 70s in May. By October highs drop to about 68°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 43°F and lows around 28°F. Rain or other precipitation falls on roughly nine to twelve days in most months. Swimming is permitted here, and a fee is charged for beach access. For time off the sand, two hikes lie within about 2 miles: the Blue Trail at roughly 1.8 miles away and the NJ State Long Trail at about 1.9 miles.