Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
64°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in New York City
United States · North America
Mild days average highs in the mid-60s, with cooler nights in the low 50s. Daytime temperatures tend to fall toward month-end.
Good overall
Daytime high
64°F
Lows around 52°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days, fewer than in most months.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 50°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
7 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 63°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain12%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday62°F
Rain13%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon63°F
Rain12%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening59°F
Rain12%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 27 | 3.3 | 10 | 6.6 | 69 |
| Feb | 41 | 28 | 3.1 | 9 | 7.5 | 67 |
| Mar | 49 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.3 | 64 |
| Apr | 60 | 46 | 3.7 | 11 | 9.1 | 63 |
| May | 70 | 56 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.0 | 68 |
| Jun | 79 | 65 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.0 | 70 |
| Jul | 84 | 71 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.6 | 70 |
| Aug | 82 | 70 | 3.8 | 11 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Sep | 75 | 63 | 3.8 | 9 | 9.1 | 75 |
| Oct | 64 | 52 | 3.9 | 9 | 7.9 | 73 |
| Nov | 53 | 41 | 2.9 | 8 | 6.8 | 70 |
| Dec | 44 | 33 | 4.0 | 10 | 6.0 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology