New York City weather in October (New York State, United States of America)

How is the weather in New York City in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, New York City generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

New York City in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 213 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New York City climate page with graphs.

 

New York City, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 213 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in New York City in October?

For visitors traveling to New York City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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