New Jersey will see a cooler start to August with temperatures in the upper-70s and low-80s for most of the week.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Dave Curren says that normal daytime highs for this time of year would be in the upper-80s.

WHAT’S NEXT: Mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions through Thursday. Chance of rain returns by Friday.

MORE: News 12's local forecast report

WEDNESDAY: Mainly sunny skies. Daytime highs around 84 degrees. Overnight lows cool into the low-60s.

Heading to the Shore? Watch below for this week's beachcast:

THURSDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. Daytime highs in the low- to mid-80s. Overnight lows around 66 degrees.

FRIDAY: Potential for stormy weather to return. Thunderstorms are possible. Daytime highs around 82 degrees. Overnight lows around 69.

WEEKEND: Drier weather returns. Saturday expected to see mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper-80s. Sunday expected to see a mix of sun and clouds with daytime highs around 84.