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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Lake Placid during October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Lake Placid usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 13°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Lake Placid in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Placid. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lake Placid, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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