By Weather NJ | May 5, 2025
This week in New Jersey brings a mix of much-needed rain, on-and-off showers, cool temperatures, and hints of early spring warmth peeking through the clouds. As a low-pressure system remains stalled south of the Great Lakes and a ridge holds steady over the Northeast, the Garden State is caught in a tug-of-war between unsettled weather and fleeting moments of sunshine. Here’s your detailed breakdown of what to expect—and when you might finally be able to leave the umbrella at home.
🌧️ Current Conditions & Atmospheric Overview
Temperatures tonight will dip to around 60°F across most of New Jersey, give or take a few degrees depending on location. We’ll continue to see intermittent rain throughout the evening, with the upper low-pressure system to our west lingering and intensifying into Monday. This low is clashing with a high-pressure ridge extending from southeastern Canada into the Atlantic, creating a battleground overhead that’s keeping our skies turbulent and unsettled.
While the rain isn’t expected to be consistent or widespread, scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms are likely throughout the week. The pattern is classic spring: unsettled, uncertain, but not without its bright spots. Expect some drier windows—especially midweek—but keep your weather apps close and your plans flexible.
🗓️ New Jersey Weather Forecast: May 5 – May 11, 2025
Monday, May 5
- Highs: Mid-to-upper 60s
- Conditions: Overcast skies with periods of rain likely throughout the day. Light to breezy east winds, strongest along coastal areas in ECNJ and SENJ.
- Overnight: Temps near 60°F with continued scattered showers.
Tuesday, May 6
- Highs: Mid-to-upper 60s for North NJ and the coast; possible low-to-mid 70s inland (Central/South NJ)
- Conditions: Another cloudy, damp day with waves of rain and potential for thunderstorms. Winds from the south/southeast may pick up slightly.
- Overnight: Lows in the 55–60°F range as precipitation tapers off.
Wednesday, May 7
- Highs: Low-to-mid 70s statewide
- Conditions: Some improvement with a mix of sun and clouds. A few leftover showers may linger early, especially in North Jersey. Winds shifting to the west/northwest.
- Overnight: Lows around 55–60°F as skies gradually clear.
Thursday, May 8
- Highs: Mid-to-upper 60s
- Conditions: A blend of clouds and limited sunshine, with isolated showers possible in the afternoon or evening. Westerly/northwesterly breezes persist.
- Overnight: Cooler with lows between 45–55°F. Spotty showers may continue overnight.
Friday, May 9
- Highs: Around 60°F statewide
- Conditions: A cool, partly sunny day with a cleaner, drier feel thanks to light northerly winds. A more stable air mass begins to take hold.
- Overnight: Crisp and dry with lows ranging from 40°F in the north to 50°F in the south.
☀️ Early Weekend Outlook: May 10–11
After a week of dodging raindrops, the weekend looks like a breath of fresh air—literally. As of the latest model guidance, Saturday should reach the mid-60s with abundant sunshine. Sunday brings even better news, with highs climbing into the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies. It’s shaping up to be the best weather of the week, perfect for outdoor plans, gardening, hiking, or just soaking up spring in New Jersey.
We’ll keep watching the data to confirm this trend by midweek, but for now, pencil in some time outdoors this coming weekend—you might finally get the dry break you’ve been waiting for.
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