United States

United States in October

Americas Updated 2026-07-01

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 the United States?

October is one of the busiest months in the United States, averaging 79/100. If your dates can move, January is far quieter.

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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

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How October compares across the year

Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to visit the United States?

October is one of the busiest months in the United States, averaging 79/100. If your dates can move, January is far quieter.

How busy is the United States in October?

Averaged across the destinations we track, the United States sits near 79/100 in October. The calmest of them is San Francisco.

What is the weather like in the United States in October?

Expect average highs near 22°C and lows near 13°C, with roughly 4 wet days — though the United States varies by region.

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