When to visit The Hamptons & Montauk without the crowds
The Hamptons & Montauk (New York, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, October and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, April and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jun & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
In September the sea is warm and summer rentals drop by half.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 5 °C (40 °F)9 rainy days · ~11 cm of snow · water 6 °C | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 5 °C (41 °F)10 rainy days · ~9 cm of snow · water 4 °C | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (44 °F)8 rainy days · ~1 cm of snow · water 5 °C | |
| April | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 10 °C (49 °F)10 rainy days · water 8 °C | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F)10 rainy days · water 11 °C | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (66 °F)7 rainy days · water 17 °C | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F)7 rainy days · water 22 °C | Summer holidays & the Fourth of July, Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (74 °F)7 rainy days · water 22 °C | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 21 °C (70 °F)8 rainy days · water 21 °C | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F)9 rainy days · water 18 °C | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 12 °C (54 °F)8 rainy days · water 14 °C | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (45 °F)10 rainy days · ~3 cm of snow · water 9 °C | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Off season (Nov–Apr) many hotels, restaurants and tours close.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit The Hamptons & Montauk without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 10 °C (49 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, October and December.
When is The Hamptons & Montauk most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and September. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in The Hamptons & Montauk?
Average highs range from 5 °C (40 °F) in January to 24 °C (74 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in February (about 10 days) and least in June (7). It snows most in January: about 11 cm in a typical month (estimated).
What should I know before going to The Hamptons & Montauk?
Off season (Nov–Apr) many hotels, restaurants and tours close.
What festivals are there in The Hamptons & Montauk?
The main ones: Summer holidays & the Fourth of July (July).
More places in New York
- New York City calm in January, February, March, September and October; busiest in July
- Lake Placid & Adirondacks calm in March, April, May, June, October, November and December; busiest in July and August