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Weather in October in The United States of America

Considering a trip to the United States of America this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the United States of America in October?

The weather in the United States of America in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Denali National Park and Preserve at -6°C to very warm in Brawley at 33°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Brawley and -12°C in Denali National Park and Preserve.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Indio with an average of 1.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 522 mm.

Average sunshine

The city New York City usually sees around 213 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For specific regional insights in the United States of America for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the United States of America climate page.

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the United States of America on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the United States of America?

New York City

In October New York City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

New York City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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25°C 
18°C 
218 hours 
97 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
12°C 
213 hours 
109 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
73 mm 
9 days 
Climate in New York City

Kissimmee

In October Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kissimmee
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
23°C 
270 hours 
152 mm 
20 days 
29°C 
19°C 
240 hours 
61 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
14°C 
240 hours 
42 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kissimmee

Orlando

In October Orlando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Orlando
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
23°C 
174 mm 
18 days 
29°C 
19°C 
71 mm 
8 days 
25°C 
15°C 
45 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Orlando

Los Angeles

In October Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Los Angeles
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
18°C 
278 hours 
4.6 mm 
0 days 
24°C 
16°C 
255 hours 
9.2 mm 
3 days 
22°C 
12°C 
217 hours 
15 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Los Angeles

Destin

In October Destin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Destin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
23°C 
147 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
17°C 
112 mm 
6 days 
21°C 
10°C 
106 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Destin

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the United States of America.

Is October the best time to visit the United States of America?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in New York City, October might be a good time to visit the United States of America. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in New York City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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