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New York in October: weather & travel advice

New York in October is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 18 °C (mild). With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.

Skyline von Manhattan in New YorkNew York · OctoberPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
18 °C
Night
12 °C
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited49/100
City breakExcellent83/100
ActiveExcellent80/100
FamilyLimited54/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
4
J
4
F
7
M
12
A
17
M
23
J
26
J
26
A
23
S
18
O
12
N
7
D
Rainy daysdays
11
J
10
F
11
M
11
A
11
M
10
J
10
J
9
A
8
S
8
O
9
N
11
D

Similar destinations in October

Frequently asked questions

How warm is New York in October?

Daytime highs average around 18 °C, with nights around 12 °C.

Does it rain a lot in New York in October?

On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit New York?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.