Southampton Travel Guide

City Affluent Long Island town in the Hamptons

Beyond the mansions, Southampton’s shingled cottages, boutique restaurants and broad beaches draw summer visitors. People come for sailing, farm stands, nearby vineyards and long walks on south-facing bluffs; offseason reveals quiet galleries and village markets.

Costs
$90-160 daily (seasonal)
Typical New England small-town costs; seasonal peaks in summer and fall.
Safety
Safe and family-friendly
Quiet, safe rural community with low violent crime.
Best Time
May-October
Spring to fall for outdoor activities and fall foliage.
In This Guide
Local Time
7:23 PM
GMT-4
Weather
Overcast 40°F
Overcast
Population
5,481
Infrastructure & Convenience
Car required to reach most sites; small downtowns with basic amenities.
Popularity
Attracts New England travelers seeking outdoor recreation and antiques.
Known For
farmstands, antiques, hiking trails, fall foliage, colonial history, local breweries, river activities, Victorian houses, maple sugaring, community fairs

Why Visit Southampton? #

Best Things to Do in Southampton

All Attractions ›
Berkshires
1
Berkshires
Forested highland region known for arts and resorts
Mountains
Mead Art Museum
2
Mead Art Museum
College art museum at Amherst College with varied collections
Museum
New England Air Museum
3
New England Air Museum
Connecticut museum showcasing historic aircraft and exhibits
Museum
Connecticut Trolley Museum
4
Connecticut Trolley Museum
Heritage museum preserving antique trolleys and streetcars
Museum
Ashintully Gardens
5
Ashintully Gardens
Historic estate gardens with formal landscaping and trees
Area
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
6
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
College art museum with diverse historical collections
Museum
Enfield Square
7
Enfield Square
Shopping mall and retail center in Enfield
Square
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
8
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Art museum housing European and American decorative arts
Museum

Southampton Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Southampton #

Late spring through early fall offers the most pleasant weather for outdoor activities. Winters are cold and can be snowy, so plan accordingly if visiting then.

Winter
December - February · -8-3°C / 18-37°F
Cold, sometimes snowy with shorter daylight; cozy indoor options and quieter streets, but expect winter weather disruptions.
Spring
March - May · 2-16°C / 36-61°F
Crisp, increasingly pleasant weather and budding landscapes - excellent for hiking and fewer tourists, though rain is possible.
Summer
June - August · 15-28°C / 59-82°F
Warm and comfortable, great for outdoor dining, trails and local events; pack light layers and sunscreen.

Best Time to Visit Southampton #

Climate

Southampton's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1148 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – 1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10° – 2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-4° – 7°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
1° – 14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
7° – 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 26°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
3° – 17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7° – 4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

How to Get to Southampton

By Air
By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Southampton #

Budget
Near Railroad/County Route - $80-160/night
Southampton on Long Island has few true budget hostels; budget travelers often use motels or rentals a short drive away.
Mid-Range
Village Center/Waterside - $200-350/night
Comfortable inns and boutique hotels cluster near the village center. Mid-range options are well-appointed but can be pricey in summer.
Luxury
Southampton/Bridgehampton area - $450-1200+/night
High-season luxury is plentiful nearby - refined hotels, resorts, and large rental homes. Book well ahead for summer and holidays.

Where to Eat in Southampton #

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Southampton's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Burger
Donut
Coffee Shop
Italian
Mexican
American
Sandwich
Chicken
Irish
Pizza
Sushi
Indian
Chinese
Seafood
Tex Mex
Japanese
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Fried Food

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