Weather & Best Time to Visit in Long Island

Best time to visit Long Island

Late May through June, or September through mid-October. Shoulder seasons offer warm weather (70s-80s F), fewer crowds than July-August peak, and major events: the Montauk Music Festival (May), Hampton Classic (late August), Hamptons Film Festival (October), and North Fork wine harvest (September-October). Fall brings crisp air, foliage, and vineyard harvest events without summer congestion

Long Island weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan3928crisp & changeable
Feb4028crisp & changeable
Mar4734cool & changeable
Apr5643cool & changeable
May6653mild & changeable
Jun7463warm & changeable
Jul8170warm & changeable
Aug8069warm & changeable
Sep7464warm & changeable
Oct6454mild & changeable
Nov5343cool & changeable
Dec4535crisp & changeable