Temperatures in October
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New York City in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in New York City with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 20°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in New York City will be around 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at New York City is 14°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 116 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for New York City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New York City in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
116 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 14 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.
Is October a good time to visit New York City?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in New York City. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for New York City in October
With 34°C, New York City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in New York City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in New York City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in October in New York City
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Daily Precipitation in October in New York City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for New York City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 9 days of rain in New York City.
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.
Temperature in October in New York City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in New York City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in New York City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in New York City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for New York City
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Weather experiences in October in New York City
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Average Weather in New York City by Month
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