- Rain mm/yr
- 920
- Snowfall
- Not applicable — Long Island does not experience snow
- Climate Type
- Tropical wet and dry (savanna)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weatherandclimate.com, whereandwhen.net
Good to know
Good to Know
- Despite being in hurricane season (June–November), rainfall patterns on Long Island differ from typical Caribbean islands; peak rainfall occurs in June and August rather than September–October.
- The island's southern location provides warmer winters than northern Bahamas islands—daytime temperatures in winter months (December–February) still average 26–27°C (78–81°F), suitable for swimming and outdoor activity.
- Dry-season months (November–April) offer the most predictable, comfortable weather, with January being the driest month.
- Sea temperatures remain warm year-round (25–29°C (77–84°F) / 77–84°F), suitable for water activities in all months.
- Summer (May–October) features intense sunshine even during the wet season, with rain typically falling as brief showers and thunderstorms rather than all-day precipitation.
Best Months
- Rainfall Characteristics
- Minimal; March records lowest rainfall (approximately 6 rainy days)
- Description
- Dry season with minimal rainfall and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities
Months
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
Day Temperature Celsius
- Max
- 29
- Min
- 25
Day Temperature Fahrenheit
- Max
- 85
- Min
- 77
Worst Months
- Rainfall Characteristics
- August records 19 rainy days with significant downpours; October has approximately 13 rainy days
- Description
- Wet season with increased rainfall and humidity; peak hurricane season activity (June–November overall)
Months
- August
- September
- October
Day Temperature Celsius
- Max
- 32
- Min
- 28
Day Temperature Fahrenheit
- Max
- 90
- Min
- 83
Long Island experiences warm year-round temperatures with a distinct dry season (November–April) and wet season (May–October). The island sits south of hurricane-prone northern Bahamas, with milder winters than northernmost islands.
Rainfall
- Driest Month
- March (approximately 6 rainy days, 53 mm / 2.1 inches)
- Wettest Month
- October (approximately 13 rainy days, 297 mm / 11.7 inches)
- Annual Total Mm
- 920
- Annual Total Inches
- 36
Snowfall
Not applicable — Long Island does not experience snow
Climate Type
Tropical wet and dry (savanna)
Sea Temperature
- Coolest Month
- February (25°C (77°F) / 77°F)
- Warmest Month
- September (29°C (84°F) / 84°F)
Hurricane Season
- Peak Risk
- August and September
- Note
- Tropical storms and high winds are associated with wet season; Long Island's southern position exposes it to Atlantic hurricanes, though less frequently than northernmost islands
Active Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Temperature Ranges
- Daytime Peak Celsius
- 32
- Nighttime Low Celsius
- 20
- Daytime Peak Fahrenheit
- 90
- Nighttime Low Fahrenheit
- 68
- Overall Year Average Celsius
- 26
- Overall Year Average Fahrenheit
- 79
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.