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Weather in October in New York State

Planning a journey to New York State this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in New York State in October?

New York State is a region in the United States of America. October in New York State generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Lake Placid at 13°C and pleasant in Staten Island at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Staten Island and 2°C in Lake Placid.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bath with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Rome with 155 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, New York City enjoys approximately 213 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New York State in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New York State climate page.

Where to go in New York State in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New York State on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in New York State?

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
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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

Brooklyn

In October Brooklyn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Brooklyn
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25°C 
18°C 
218 hours 
90 mm 
10 days 
19°C 
11°C 
213 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
13°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
74 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Brooklyn

Queens

In October Queens 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.

Queens
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25°C 
18°C 
218 hours 
95 mm 
9 days 
19°C 
12°C 
213 hours 
110 mm 
11 days 
12°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
72 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Queens

Buffalo

In October Buffalo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Buffalo
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22°C 
13°C 
206 hours 
99 mm 
11 days 
15°C 
7°C 
158 hours 
137 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
2°C 
82 hours 
75 mm 
13 days 
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Climate in Buffalo

Bronx

In October Bronx generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bronx
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25°C 
17°C 
218 hours 
95 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
11°C 
213 hours 
107 mm 
10 days 
13°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
77 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Bronx

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

Is October the best time to visit New York State?

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

On average, the best time to visit New York State is in September with generally perfect weather in New York City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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