Weather in New York City for October 2025
In general, the average temperature in New York City at the beginning of October is 22.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 18.3 °F by the end of October.
New York City sees moderate rainfall in October, averaging 8 rainy days.
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New York City in October average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  22° | 2  21° | 3  24° | 4 26° | 5 23° | ||
| 6  21° | 7 21° | 8 18° | 9 18° | 10 19° | 11  20° | 12 20° |
| 13 18° | 14  17° | 15 15° | 16 15° | 17 15° | 18 18° | 19 21° |
| 20 20° | 21 22° | 22 20° | 23 19° | 24 17° | 25 18° | 26  21° |
| 27 19° | 28 22° | 29  15° | 30  16° | 31 17° |
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Temperatures trend during October in New York City
October weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1 | Overcast | 22° /14° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 2 | Sunny | 21° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 3 | Fog | 24° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 4 | Fog | 26° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 5 | Fog | 23° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 6 | Light rain shower | 21° /14° | 1.1 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 7 | Light rain shower | 21° /13° | 14.9 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 8 | Patchy rain possible | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 9 | Overcast | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 10 | Patchy rain possible | 19° /11° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 11 | Partly cloudy | 20° /9° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 12 | Overcast | 20° /11° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 13 | Sunny | 18° /10° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 14 | Light rain | 17° /8° | 9 mm | 4 | |
| Oct. 15 | Patchy rain possible | 15° /7° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| Oct. 16 | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 17 | Patchy rain possible | 15° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Oct. 18 | Overcast | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 19 | Patchy rain possible | 21° /10° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 20 | Light rain shower | 20° /12° | 10.4 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 21 | Light rain shower | 22° /11° | 4.4 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 22 | Patchy rain possible | 20° /10° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 23 | Partly cloudy | 19° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 24 | Fog | 17° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| Oct. 25 | Overcast | 18° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 26 | Cloudy | 21° /12° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 27 | Fog | 19° /10° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| Oct. 28 | Cloudy | 22° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| Oct. 29 | Heavy rain | 15° /9° | 14.2 mm | 4 | |
| Oct. 30 | Moderate rain | 16° /10° | 5.8 mm | 4 | |
| Oct. 31 | Partly cloudy | 17° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
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Guide for New York City in October
In October, New York City experiences a transition from mild autumn weather to cooler temperatures as the month progresses. At the beginning of the month, the average temperature in New York City is around 18°, with pleasant and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.
However, as the month progresses, the temperatures gradually drop, and by the end of October, the average temperature decreases to around 13°.
Additionally, October in New York City is characterized by a mix of sunny days and occasional rainfall.
At the start of the month, visitors can expect relatively clear skies and mild temperatures, making it an ideal time to explore the city's outdoor attractions such as Central Park and the High Line.
Towards the end of the month, there is an increased chance of rainfall, and the cooler temperatures make it advisable to pack layers and a light jacket when venturing out.
Overall, October in New York City offers a diverse weather experience, with the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of autumn foliage at the beginning of the month and the onset of cooler, crisper days towards the end.
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