WinterOff season ~35°F highs

Things to do in Long Island in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Long Island, with average highs around 35°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Heckscher Museum of Art

art museum in Huntington, New York

2Indoor escape

Parrish Art Museum

art museum formerly in Southampton, now in Water Mill, New York

3Indoor escape

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Long Island in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Long Island?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Long Island, with average highs around 35°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Long Island in January?

Average daytime highs are around 35°F, compared with 85°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Long Island in January?

Top picks for January: Heckscher Museum of Art, Parrish Art Museum, Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages, Sagamore Hill, Long Island Maritime Museum.