October in New York averages highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and lows of 10 °C (51 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 11 h 02 min of daylight.
October weather in New York at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit New York?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October is usually low season in New York: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
- Mon 12 Oct: Columbus Day public holiday
- Mon 12 Oct: Columbus Day public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in New York in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Central Park — walk or bike outdoors
- Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO — sunrise or sunset outdoors
- High Line and Chelsea Market outdoors
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island — first ferry outdoors
- The Met — pay-what-you-wish only for New York State residents indoors
- Top of the Rock or Edge — skyline views indoors
Where to stay: Midtown for first-timers; Lower East Side or the Village for food; Brooklyn (Williamsburg) for value and views.
What to pack for New York in October
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 10 °C (51 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in New York costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | $90–200 | $250–500 |
Excluding flights. October is usually low season in New York: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 22° / 11° | 11 | Mixed weather |
| Reykjavik | 7° / 3° | 16 | Tough month |
| Dublin | 14° / 9° | 11 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit New York?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and about 8 rainy days. October is usually low season in New York: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, September, October.
How warm is New York in October?
Average highs are 19 °C (66 °F) and lows 10 °C (51 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in New York in October?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 125 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in New York.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.