New York City weather in October
In October, New York City has an average high of 18 °C64 °F and an average low of 12 °C54 °F, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. It is the 5th warmest month of the year and ranks 2nd for precipitation.
How October compares with other months
Compared with September, October is 5.7 °C10.2 °F cooler on average and wetter by 27 mm1.1 in. Compared with November, October is 5.7 °C10.2 °F warmer on average and wetter by 23 mm0.9 in. Daylight lasts about 11.0 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 78% and the average cloud amount 55%.
Is October a good time to visit New York City?
October is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is cool (average high 18 °C64 °F) and it is fairly wet (124 mm4.9 in). The most comfortable months in New York City are June and September.
What to wear in October
For New York City in October, pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
October in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 1864 | 1254 | 1244.9 |
| Manhattan | 1864 | 847 | 1224.8 |
| Brooklyn | 1864 | 1254 | 1244.9 |
| Staten Island | 1965 | 948 | 1144.5 |
| Paterson | 1865 | 745 | 1214.8 |
| Stamford | 1865 | 947 | 1224.8 |
| Bridgeport | 1864 | 1153 | 1204.7 |
| New Haven | 1864 | 745 | 1214.8 |
| Waterbury | 1763 | 745 | 1214.8 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Manhattan, Staten Island, Paterson and Stamford.
Other months in New York City
- January4 °C38 °F / −1 °C29 °F
- February4 °C39 °F / −1 °C30 °F
- March7 °C44 °F / 1 °C35 °F
- April12 °C54 °F / 6 °C43 °F
- May17 °C63 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- June22 °C72 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- July26 °C79 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- August26 °C79 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September23 °C74 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- October18 °C64 °F / 12 °C54 °F
- November12 °C53 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- December7 °C44 °F / 2 °C36 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York City in October?
In October the average high in New York City is 18 °C (64 °F) and the average low is 12 °C (54 °F).
Does it rain a lot in New York City in October?
On average about 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation falls in October; it ranks 2nd of the 12 months.
Is October the warmest month in New York City?
No. The warmest month in New York City is July, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of -1 °C (29 °F).
How long is the day in New York City in October?
In the middle of October the day in New York City lasts about 11.0 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is New York City in October?
The average relative humidity in October is about 78%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.
How cloudy is New York City in October?
On average about 55% of the sky is covered by cloud in October. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.