discover...
that the beach is a year-round destination that offers
something for everyone—charming and distinctive
downtowns, sophisticated shopping ranging from antiques
and boutiques to lifestyle and outlet centers, eclectic dining,
exciting nightlife and world-class entertainment, boating and
fishing and award-winning parks for hiking, biking, ice skating,
sledding and just plain having fun.
Whether it’s warm or cool, you’ll find lots of gloriously sunny
days throughout the year at the Jersey Shore. Most outdoor
events continue rain or shine so bring plenty of sunblock
and an umbrella. Locals know that the ocean puts on a
spectacular show when the weather is stormy, so find a
beachfront restaurant or other dry spot and enjoy the view.
Come SPRING, you’ll find St.
Patrick’s Day parades, film festivals,
stunning blossoms in the parks,
spacious beaches, and a calendar
full of top-name performers and
electrifying plays.
summer
The SUMMER excitement starts before
Memorial Day and extends way past Labor Day
with fun-filled beaches, fireworks, bonfires, outdoor
cafes, world-class surfing, thoroughbred racing at
Monmouth Park and lip-smackin’ good eats at food
and entertainment festivals like the New Jersey
Seafood Festival in Belmar in May or the Food Truck
Showdowns at Monmouth Park over Memorial Day
weekend and throughout the season.
spring
Looking to beat the WINTER blahs? Lace up
your skates or careen across a frozen river on an ice
boat. Plan a girlfriends’ getaway replete with theater,
shopping and dining. Escape to a spa and yoga
weekend to just relax and breathe. Experience holiday
shopping and celebrations in unique downtown
centers. Feeling romantic? Valentine’s Day in a
Victorian B&B or a sleek and sophisticated hotel will be
a memorable treat for just the two of you.
Just as the FALL foliage is starting to
blaze with color, Monmouth County’s
vibrant arts scene is heating up. Fall is
the perfect time to enjoy winery tours,
bike rides, hikes and fall festivals. Bring
the kids pumpkin or apple picking and
throw in a stop at a hands-on museum,
historic site or environmental center for
an American history lesson in farming
and a maritime region that was bustling
well before the American Revolution.
Scare yourselves silly at a zombie
walk on the Asbury Park boardwalk
or any number of out-of-the-ordinary
Halloween festivities.
CLIMATE
Average July high
temperature:
85.3°F (29.6°C)
Average July low
temperature:
65.9°F (18.8°C)
Average January
high temperature:
40°F (4.4°C)
Average January
low temperature:
22.4°F (-5.3°C)
fall
winter
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