Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
75°Ftypical Aug high
Montauk
United States · Northeast US
Montauk is most comfortable during summer. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Rain is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
31°F to 75°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
8.9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
11.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
The air feels humid this month.
66%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, days and nights feel about the same, around 70°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
Sea temperature
73°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
51%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August stays around 72°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain12%
Cloud50%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday72°F
Rain10%
Cloud49%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon72°F
Rain9%
Cloud49%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening72°F
Rain9%
Cloud49%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphAug Breezy
Typical wind speed (mph)
Similar
Similar things to doCapriItalySimilar things to doCarmel-by-the-SeaUnited StatesSimilar things to doDalianChinaSimilar things to doDevonUnited Kingdom
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Montauk with Capri.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology