Catskills

Catskills Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Catskills, the United States of America in October.

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Catskill Mountains Kingston Woodstock Saugerties

Planning a trip to the Catskills, the United States of America this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Catskills in October

The Catskills, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in the Catskills generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Catskill Mountains to 18°C (64°F) in Kingston. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Kingston and 2°C (36°F) in Catskill Mountains.

For a closer look at conditions across the Catskills, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kingston with an average of 123 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Woodstock with 142 mm (5.6 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Catskill Mountains.

Explore the Catskills by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Catskills — and find the best time to visit. (based on Catskill Mountains)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Catskills in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Catskills.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Catskills

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

Temperature range in the Catskills (October)

Precipitation variation in the Catskills (October)

Catskill Mountains

In October Catskill Mountains generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Catskill Mountains →

Kingston

In October Kingston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Woodstock

In October Woodstock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Woodstock →

Saugerties

In October Saugerties generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Catskills in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Catskill Mountains 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Kingston 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Woodstock 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Saugerties 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

The Catskills weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

the Catskills, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Catskill Mountains average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Catskills, the United States of America in October?

Average temperatures in the Catskills, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Catskill Mountains.

Does the Catskills, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Catskill Mountains typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 141 mm (5.6 in) on average across the Catskills, the United States of America.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Catskills, the United States of America?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Catskill Mountains, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Catskills, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Catskills, the United States of America is in May with generally perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Catskills.

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