New York weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
What is the weather like in New York in October?
In October, New York is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in New York.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 81 | 80 | 49 |
| Day | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| Night | 16° | 10° | 4° |
| Sea | 22° | 18° | 13° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:06 – 18:18
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %67 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
New York in October: quick answers
Is New York hot in October?
No. In October, New York is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in New York in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
Does it rain much in New York in October?
Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 100 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)