New York · USA
October
New York in autumn is genuinely unrivalled — crisp air, spectacular foliage, and the city at full creative energy.
Best match
#1 of 12 months
October is one of the best times to visit New York.
Climate
High
18.5°C
Low
10.4°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in New York
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in October
- ↑Central Park foliage peak (late October): reds, oranges, and golds that rival New England
- ↑New York Film Festival brings major world-cinema premieres and street energy
- ↑Halloween in Greenwich Village and the West Village: one of the world's best costume parades (31 Oct)
What you sacrifice
- ↓October's growing reputation has pushed prices well above the shoulder it once was
- ↓Leaf-peeping crowds mean Central Park weekend paths genuinely busy
- ↓Rain still occasional: 78mm average, though generally manageable
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within New York, not across destinations. Methodology →