United StatesThe weather in October in New York City
It's pleasantly warm in October in New York City with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in New York City. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for New York City, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2019, New York City reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at New York City is 14°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 116 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for New York City
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| New York City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 19°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 116 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in New York City with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in New York City is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in New York City, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in New York City
Temperature in October in New York City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in New York City, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in New York City
Total precipitation in October in New York City over the years
Daily UV index in October in New York City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in New York City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in October in New York City
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A mix of sunny days and light rain, typical autumn weather. Not ideal, but good enough for sightseeing.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in New York City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.