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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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