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 YorkOctober climate, side by side

BostonNew York
Comfort score74/100 (B)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high16°C18°C
Avg high / low18° / 9°19° / 12°
Rainfall100 mm107 mm
Rainy days97
Humidity76%74%
Air quality (AQI)3946

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

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.