What is the weather like in Boston vs New York in October?

In October, Boston averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; New York averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 107 mm.

Boston vs New York in October

New York is the better pick in October — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy, clean air, while Boston is nice, rainy, clean air.

Boston vs New York — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 New York
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	18°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	19° / 12°
Rainfall	100 mm	107 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	76%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	39	46

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Boston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September74
New York 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best May80

Boston vs New York in October — FAQ

Is October better in Boston or New York?: New York is the better pick in October — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy, clean air, while Boston is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs New York in October?: In October, Boston averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; New York averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 107 mm.