When to go · Montauk
Montauk, month by month
The best months for Montauk: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many places closed, wind and cold); holiday weekends in Jul–Aug for crowds and prices.4 °C / -3 °C, 10 rain days39 °F / 27 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many places closed, wind and cold); holiday weekends in Jul–Aug for crowds and prices.5 °C / -3 °C, 9 rain days41 °F / 27 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many places closed, wind and cold); holiday weekends in Jul–Aug for crowds and prices.8 °C / 0 °C, 10 rain days46 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.13 °C / 5 °C, 10 rain days55 °F / 41 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.18 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 50 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Montauk's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays.23 °C / 15 °C, 9 rain days73 °F / 59 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Montauk's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays.26 °C / 18 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Montauk's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays.26 °C / 18 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Montauk's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays.23 °C / 15 °C, 8 rain days73 °F / 59 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Montauk's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays.18 °C / 10 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 50 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many places closed, wind and cold); holiday weekends in Jul–Aug for crowds and prices.12 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain days54 °F / 41 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many places closed, wind and cold); holiday weekends in Jul–Aug for crowds and prices.7 °C / 0 °C, 10 rain days45 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday