United States in October
New England leaf-peeping fills hotels on a two-week hair trigger that moves south with the cold, while the southwest slides back into its perfect season.
Is October a good time to visit United States?
October is one of the busiest months in United States, averaging 79/100. If your dates can move, January is far quieter.
What closes and what fills up in October
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day, second Monday
- Autumn foliage season in the northeast
United States city by city in October
The same month can feel very different depending where you are.
| City | Crowd | High | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 74 | 20°C | 3 |
| New York | 78 | 18°C | 8 |
| Las Vegas | 84 | 27°C | 2 |
How October compares across the year
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit United States?
October is one of the busiest months in United States, averaging 79/100. If your dates can move, January is far quieter.
How busy is United States in October?
Averaged across the destinations we track, United States sits near 79/100 in October. The calmest of them is San Francisco.
What is the weather like in United States in October?
Expect average highs near 22°C and lows near 13°C, with roughly 4 wet days — though United States varies by region.