New York City weather in October
New York City in October averages 14°C (58°F) and 96 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New York City, October is the sixth warmest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
10–19°C · 49–66°F
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 15 km/h
What is New York City like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for New York City in October?
A light rain jacket
About 96 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (49°F).
October compared with September and November
October in New York City is 6.4°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (69°F).
October in New York City is 5.9°C warmer than November and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 9°C (47°F).
Daylight in New York City in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 7 minutes in New York City, rising about 07:07 and setting about 18:14 local time.
October ends 1 hour 17 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 58 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in New York City
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for New York City
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New York City weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 33°F | 88 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 76 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 105 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 98 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 101 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 110 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 119 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 105 mm |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 97 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 96 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 85 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 105 mm |
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FAQs about New York City in October
October climate averages for New York City, 1991–2020.
New York City averages 14°C (58°F) in October, ranging from about 10°C (49°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 96 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 14°C (58°F) against 9°C (47°F) in November — 5.9°C warmer.
October is 6.4°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 5 minutes in June and 9 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:07 and sunset about 18:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 17 minutes shorter than it starts.
