Filming in Newark

CLIMATE

Typical Weather

Newark weather can vary from day to day, and even hour to hour, but a guide to the seasons can help you plan your wardrobe. To see current weather conditions, view details on accuweather.com.

More generally, spring in Newark brings budding flowers, light winds and rain, with the season’s temperatures ranging from cool to very warm. Summer is characterized by bright, sunny, hot days and later sunsets, sometimes accompanied by cool breezes in areas near the water. The fall season is chilly and crisp, so it’s wise to wear layers. The winter months are cold and snowy with less daylight, though the sky is often sunny and clear. Below is a chart with average temperatures and rainfall by month.

Season Temperatures

PERMITS

Newark is the place for versatile, cost-effective, and low lift location shoots. Few permits are needed to film in the Newark area, which makes producing a project here easy and budget friendly. Each city and town has its own unique regulations pertaining to film production; please contact Newark Office of Film & TV and/or NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission​.

Permits, Insurance, and Filming Regulations **

Newark Permits, Insurance and Filming Regulations — REQUIRED

State Regulations and Guidelines

Dept. of State NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission