Atlantic City Water Temperature

Atlantic City is a popular destination thanks to the famous boardwalk, wonderful white sandy beach and its many casinos.


Though it is just 9 miles from Atlantic City International Airport, many travelers prefer to fly into Philadelphia Airport which is accessible from anywhere in the world and take one of the many fast and efficient rail links from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station direct to Atlantic City.

Atlantic City is a city close to atlantic ocean. August is the month with the hottest water temperature at 75.4°F / 24.1°C. The coldest month is February with an ø water temperature of 37.8°F / 3.2°C. February is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and July with the highest precipitation in a year with 0.9in / 22.9mm. The avg. air temperature is around 76.3°F / 24.6°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 35.2°F / 1.8°C average air temperature. July, August, June, September would be the best time to visit. mild temperate climate with hot summer would be the climate here.

Atlantic City Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: August with 75.4°F / 24.1°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 37.8°F / 3.2°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: July with 76.3°F / 24.6°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: January with 35.2°F / 1.8°C
Wettest Month: July with 0.9in / 22.9mm
Driest Month: February with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity June with 75.7%
Lowest Humidity January with 66%
Best Time to Visit: July, August, June, September
Climate Classification mild temperate climate with hot summer

Atlantic City water temperature by month

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

43.3 40.3 37.4

February

38.7 37.9 37.2

March

43.9 40.8 38.1

April

53.1 48.4 44.2

May

64.2 57.9 52.7

June

72 67.6 64.2

July

75.6 73.8 71.8

August

75.9 75.2 74.1

September

74.5 72.5 69.6

October

69.6 64.9 59.4

November

59.5 55 50.7

December

50.5 46.4 43.3

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

6.3 4.6 3

February

3.7 3.3 2.9

March

6.6 4.9 3.4

April

11.7 9.1 6.8

May

17.9 14.4 11.5

June

22.2 19.8 17.9

July

24.2 23.2 22.1

August

24.4 24 23.4

September

23.6 22.5 20.9

October

20.9 18.3 15.2

November

15.3 12.8 10.4

December

10.3 8 6.3

The warmest water temperature are in August with around 75.4°F / 24.1°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 37.8°F / 3.2°C.

Atlantic City water temperature averages 35F in February. However, the temperature increases by about 6 degrees a month till it reaches its peak of around 73F in August. During summer the water is perfect for swimming. All Atlantic City beaches are free and don’t require beach badges and there are lifeguards on bathing beaches from 10 a.m. till 6.p.m. Surfing is available at three designated beaches, Crystal Beach, Downtown Beach and Delaware Avenue Beach, there are no lifeguards at these locations, so do try to surf with friends.


Atlantic City weather by month / climate table

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

45.5 35.2 25.5 0.7 0 66%

February

45.7 36.5 29.1 0 0 66.3%

March

55.6 42.4 31.1 0.5 1 66.8%

April

62.6 51.6 41.4 0.2 1 69.4%

May

73.6 60.8 50.9 0.8 0 74.4%

June

81.1 70.3 61.3 0 1 75.7%

July

84 76.3 69.6 0.9 0 74%

August

83.1 75.7 68 0.2 0 74.9%

September

79.3 70.3 62.8 0 0 74.5%

October

71.6 59.9 48 0.3 0 70.9%

November

62.6 49.8 40.8 0 0 69.1%

December

52.3 41.4 34.5 0 0 69.8%

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

7.5 1.8 -3.6 17 0 66%

February

7.6 2.5 -1.6 0 0 66.3%

March

13.1 5.8 -0.5 13.2 1 66.8%

April

17 10.9 5.2 5.3 1 69.4%

May

23.1 16 10.5 20.7 0 74.4%

June

27.3 21.3 16.3 0 1 75.7%

July

28.9 24.6 20.9 22.9 0 74%

August

28.4 24.3 20 4.7 0 74.9%

September

26.3 21.3 17.1 0 0 74.5%

October

22 15.5 8.9 8.6 0 70.9%

November

17 9.9 4.9 0 0 69.1%

December

11.3 5.2 1.4 0 0 69.8%
The warmest avg. temperature is around 76.3°F / 24.6°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 35.2°F / 1.8°C average air temperature. February is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and July with the max. precipitation in a year with 0.9in / 22.9mm.

Best time to visit Atlantic City

Air temperatures are typically around 75.6F in July thanks to the sea breeze which cools the air, just a few miles inland temperatures at the same time can reach 85F and over. The average temperature in January is on average 35.5F . The best time to visit to enjoy excellent swimming and water sports is from June until September.

Hobby activities in Atlantic City

Try fishing from the inlet off the Boardwalk as salt water fishing from the bathing beaches isn’t permitted while lifeguards are on duty. See the Absecon lighthouse and the famous giant elephant, Lucy. Try your luck at the casinos and of course, enjoy the beaches and activities on the ocean.

Activities & POI in Atlantic City

Type of Activity List
Beach Brigantine Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing Frank S. Farley State Marina, Deebold Marina, North Point Marina, Bob's Marina, Jolly Roger Marina
Attraction Brigantine Lighthouse, Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Gardners Point, Haunted Tales
Golf Course Seaview Marriott Resort and Golf, The Links at Brigantine, Galloway National Golf Club

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