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New York in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
New York in October is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 18 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #4
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#2
Sun
#8
Published best categories: City break, Active
New York · OctoberPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 18 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
For your trip planning
October: rain like September, but clearly cooler
New York's October receives about as much precipitation as September, 109 mm against 106 mm, but average highs fall from 23 °C to 18 °C. November is colder again at 12 °C and slightly drier. October is among our best months for city trips; with average lows of 12 °C, a warm layer for the evening belongs in your bag.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 23 | 18 | 10 | 106 | 5.5 | 77 | 3.8 | 81 |
| October (selected) | 18 | 12 | 9 | 109 | 3.9 | 77 | 4.4 | 69 |
| November | 12 | 6 | 8 | 93 | 2.7 | 78 | 4.8 | 52 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +12 | +5.4 °C | +5.7 °C | +1.1 | -2.5 mm | +1.6 h | -0.3 % | -0.6 m/s |
| November | -17 | -5.8 °C | -5.6 °C | -0.8 | -15.4 mm | -1.2 h | +1.1 % | +0.3 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York in October?
The average daily high is around 18 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New York in October?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 109 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit New York?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for New York. October is not among them.