Our verdict
The best time to visit Montauk is October-November
The warmest month of the year in Montauk is July, where the average temperature gets to around 31℃ (89℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 35℃ (95℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -7℃ (20℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Montauk when the days are longest, you should visit in July. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.
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Montauk seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Montauk as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Montauk is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Montauk
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Montauk for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Montauk climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Montauk for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Montauk in January
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Montauk in February
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Montauk in March
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Montauk in April
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 95mm (4") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montauk in May
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 100mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Montauk in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Montauk in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Montauk in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Montauk in September
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Montauk in October
- Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Montauk in November
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Montauk in December
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Montauk in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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