New York weather in October
October in New York: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in New York · #273 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 19°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 123 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit New York?
- October in New York: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in October?
- In October, New York averages a daily high of 18.6°C and a low of 11.2°C, with about 123.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in October?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in October.