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Southold (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Southold is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Southold, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Southold experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1200 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Southold enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 126 mm of precipitation, while in July, Southold receives about 85 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Southold (NY)

Fri   Dec 27
6°C | -6°C
SW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
10°C | 2°C
S 6 m/s
0.9 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
13°C | 7°C
S 9 m/s
1.5 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Southold in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Southold?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Southold?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Southold?
    December tops the wettest month list with 126 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Southold?
    July is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.