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

Thinking of visiting Ithaca in October? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Ithaca generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Ithaca in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

With about 146 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ithaca, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 146 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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