New York in October
October is the month the city photographs best — cool, dry, foliage in the park — and hotel rates quietly climb to match.
Is October a good time to visit New York?
October is a middling month in New York — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Village Halloween Parade
- New York Comic Con at the Javits Center
- Autumn colour peaks in Central Park in the last week
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in New York, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit New York?
October is a middling month in New York — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is New York in October?
New York sits at roughly 78/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 10 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in New York in October?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 11°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.