Quick answer: the best months to play Bethpage Black are June, September & October, based on 10-year weather averages measured at the course in Farmingdale, NY.
The people’s major venue — a state-park muni tough enough to host US Opens. Long Island’s season runs April through November, and the Black’s brutal walk is far more pleasant before summer humidity arrives.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Avg Wind | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F | 28°F | 14 | 13 mph | Variable |
| February | 43°F | 28°F | 12 | 13 mph | Variable |
| March | 51°F | 35°F | 14 | 13 mph | Variable |
| April | 58°F | 42°F | 15 | 13 mph | Shoulder |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 14 | 11 mph | Peak |
| June | 77°F | 61°F | 14 | 11 mph | Peak |
| July | 83°F | 69°F | 20 | 10 mph | Shoulder |
| August | 81°F | 68°F | 20 | 10 mph | Shoulder |
| September | 75°F | 61°F | 12 | 10 mph | Peak |
| October | 65°F | 51°F | 12 | 11 mph | Peak |
| November | 55°F | 40°F | 10 | 12 mph | Shoulder |
| December | 45°F | 32°F | 13 | 12 mph | Variable |
Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. January typically brings the most challenging weather at Bethpage Black.
Booked a tee time? Check the live golf weather score for New York, NY — the closest city we track to Bethpage Black — for today's playability rating, hourly wind, and the best tee time window.