New York vs San Francisco in October

San Francisco is the better pick in October — 90 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New York is nice, rainy, clean air.

New York vs San FranciscoOctober climate, side by side

New YorkSan Francisco
Comfort score80/100 (A)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high18°C21°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°21° / 13°
Rainfall107 mm29 mm
Rainy days72
Humidity74%71%
Air quality (AQI)4640

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

New York vs San Francisco in October — FAQ

Is October better in New York or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in October — 90 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New York is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in New York vs San Francisco in October?
In October, New York averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 107 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 29 mm.