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New York in October

One of the best months — score 90 of 100

Typical October days in New York reach about 64°F with nights near 51°F.

What to pack for New York in October

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• A compact rain layer — about 10 days see rain in a typical October.

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October vs. the alternatives

The whole year in New York

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.