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Lake Placid in October

A shoulder month — score 60 of 100

Typical October days in Lake Placid reach about 52°F with nights near 35°F; about 3 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Lake Placid in October

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 15 days in a typical October, so plan an indoor anchor each day.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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October vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.