Stony Brook, New York, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Stony Brook, New York, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Stony Brook, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Stony Brook, New York, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Stony Brook, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Stony Brook, New York, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Stony Brook, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Stony Brook, New York, United States of America by month

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January

Traveling to Stony Brook in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool and snowy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow (extremely heavy snowfall). Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

February

February in Stony Brook is pretty cool and snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

March

March in Stony Brook is cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

April

April in Stony Brook is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

May

May in Stony Brook is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows ().

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

June

June for Stony Brook is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

July

Traveling to Stony Brook in July, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

August

August for Stony Brook is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

September

September in Stony Brook is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

October

October in Stony Brook is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

November

November in Stony Brook is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

December

December for Stony Brook is brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows (extremely heavy snowfall).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Stony Brook has nice beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

Activities for Stony Brook, New York, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Stony Brook.

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