Avg high
19°C
Avg low
11°C
Rainfall
146 mm
Rain days
9.2
Sunshine
7.8 h/day
Daylight
10.9 h
What to pack for New York City in October
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 74%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.
How October compares
Best months in New York City: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit New York City guide.
New York City in October: the details
In October, New York City sees average daytime highs of 19°C (67°F) and overnight lows of 11°C (51°F). Rainfall totals roughly 146 mm across 9.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.8 hours per day with 10.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 74%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for New York City, United States (40.71, -74.01) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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