Monthly climate guide
New York weather in October
With highs near 18°C (64°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), October feels mild in New York. Rainfall averages about 126 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Just 130 km apart, but New York runs about 2°C cooler than Philadelphia this month.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in New York.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 6°C cooler.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
126 mm
wet
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
New York weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 38°F | -1°C / 29°F | 124 mm | 82% | 61% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 116 mm | 82% | 63% |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 35°F | 117 mm | 80% | 59% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 43°F | 109 mm | 82% | 63% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 53°F | 118 mm | 85% | 65% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 63°F | 110 mm | 83% | 58% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 71°F | 133 mm | 80% | 55% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 135 mm | 78% | 53% |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 18°C / 65°F | 92 mm | 78% | 54% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 126 mm | 78% | 57% |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 43°F | 117 mm | 79% | 55% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 155 mm | 83% | 67% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit New York?
Our New York guide recommends: April to June or September to November, avoiding the humid peak of summer and the coldest weeks of winter.
Get a 7-day unlimited MetroCard (or use contactless tap) if you're staying more than a couple of days — it's far cheaper than single rides.
Best time to visit New York →Other United States cities in October
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New York in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit New York?
October is one of the wetter months in New York, with about 126 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is New York in October?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in New York in October?
New York typically gets around 126 mm of rain in October — wet.
When is the best time to visit New York?
April to June or September to November, avoiding the humid peak of summer and the coldest weeks of winter.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around New York (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.