What to Wear in New York in October (18°C)

Highs18°C (64°F)

Lows11°C (52°F)

Rainy days~10

Daylight11 h

CrowdsBusy

October averages for New York (Central Park). Source

October is crisp and sunny with autumn leaves in Central Park and the Village Halloween Parade on the 31st. Sweaters, a jacket and boots.

☀️ By day

Light jacket or trench, knit, jeans and ankle boots.

🌙 Evening

Warmer coat by late October, when it falls to around 11°C.

What's on in October

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

October 31, evening

Anyone in costume can march up Sixth Avenue. Build your costume over warm layers, because it is a long, cold evening.

Late October to mid-November

Central Park and the Hudson Valley turn gold. Earth-tone knits and a camel coat suit the photos.

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No dress code on the street — dark, practical layers blend in.
Upscale restaurants and rooftop bars may refuse sportswear, flip-flops or men's shorts in the evening.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential; most visitors walk 10+ miles a day.