New York City · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 66°F, low 51°F. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
66° / 51°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
12 mph
What October feels like in New York City
Sunrise
07:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:15
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in New York City in October
The kit for October in New York City: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-11° avg high
+1 rain days
New York City in September →
October
66°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+12° avg high
+3 rain days
New York City in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in New York City in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in New York City in October?+
Average high 66°F, average low 51°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in New York City?+
Compared to September (avg high 77°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 53°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in New York City in October?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in October, on average.