New York City in October
Excellent autumn city weather
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit New York City.
One of the strongest months for a classic NYC city trip.
8.3/10 overall11–18°CModerate crowds$$ (Moderate)
Weather9/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7/10
Events8/10
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–18°C
- Crisp autumn air — average highs around 18°C (64.5°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busy but comfortable, spread across the city
- Prices
- $$ (Moderate)
- Autumn rates, below the December peak
+Comfortable temperatures make October ideal for walking Manhattan and exploring neighbourhoods.
–A popular month, so rates stay firm.
My tip for October
Central Park and the Hudson Valley are at their best — build in one outdoor day.
- Walking
- Autumn colour
- Neighbourhoods
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in New York City, 3rd for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Comfortable temperatures make October ideal for walking Manhattan and exploring neighbourhoods.
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