Montauk, New York: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
End-of-the-island fishing village with surf and lighthouse. Best for: surfers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Montauk are June to August, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from September to May.
Montauk month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.7 h | 2.1 | – | 4°C | 11/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.6 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 6°C | 7/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 10°C | 9/30 |
| April | Too cold | 6.4 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 12°C | 7/30 |
| May | Too cold | 7.4 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 17°C | 9/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 24°C | 6/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.5 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 26°C | 5/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.2 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 25°C | 6/30 |
| September | Too cold | 6.1 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 22°C | 5/30 |
| October | Too cold | 5.0 h | 4.3 | 12 min | 19°C | 1/30 |
| November | Too cold | 2.7 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 14°C | 3/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.2 h | 2.1 | – | 6°C | 13/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Montauk
End-of-the-island fishing village with surf and lighthouse. A short summer beach season from late June to early September, cool seas early on, and traffic on Friday and Sunday. The city is hot and humid in July.
In Montauk afternoon highs average from 4°C in January to 26°C in July. The wettest month is December (about 13 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (1). Midday UV peaks at 7.7 in June.
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Questions about Montauk
When is the best time to visit Montauk for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Montauk are June to August, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Montauk?
Afternoon highs average from 4°C in January to 26°C in July. The wettest month is December, with about 13 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Montauk?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from September to May.