The weather in October in New York

It's pleasantly warm in October in New York with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in New York. 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, United States. 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 reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for New York

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  New York New York
Average temperature 21°C 21°C
Max. temperature 26°C 26°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 119 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in New York with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 14°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 is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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.

Check out the climate of New York for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in New York is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New York to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in New York, United States. 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

Temperature in October in New York over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in New York, United States. 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

Total precipitation in October in New York over the years

Daily UV index in October in New York

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in New York, 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.

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Average weather in New York by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.