New York City in October
Find out everything about the water temperature in New York City in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:
56.7 °F
Average:
63.9 °F
Maximum:
71.4 °F
Sea water temperature in New York City in October
In the city of New York City, the month of October is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 56.7°F on October 31, 2018, with an average temperature being 63.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 71.4°F on October 8, 2018.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 68.6°F | 68.6°F | 66.6°F |
| Oct 2 | 68.1°F | 69.0°F | 65.6°F |
| Oct 3 | 67.7°F | 68.9°F | 65.1°F |
| Oct 4 | 67.3°F | 68.5°F | 65.1°F |
| Oct 5 | 67.1°F | 67.9°F | 66.7°F |
| Oct 6 | 66.6°F | 67.4°F | 66.3°F |
| Oct 7 | 66.2°F | 67.4°F | 66.1°F |
| Oct 8 | 66.6°F | 67.7°F | 66.6°F |
| Oct 9 | 66.3°F | 67.8°F | 66.9°F |
| Oct 10 | 65.9°F | 67.5°F | 66.4°F |
| Oct 11 | 65.6°F | 67.2°F | 65.4°F |
| Oct 12 | 64.9°F | 66.3°F | 64.0°F |
| Oct 13 | 64.9°F | 65.7°F | 64.7°F |
| Oct 14 | 64.5°F | 65.0°F | 64.2°F |
| Oct 15 | 64.6°F | 64.9°F | 64.1°F |
| Oct 16 | 64.2°F | 64.3°F | 63.6°F |
| Oct 17 | 64.0°F | 63.9°F | 63.3°F |
| Oct 18 | 63.6°F | 62.4°F | 62.0°F |
| Oct 19 | 63.2°F | 61.8°F | 61.1°F |
| Oct 20 | 62.5°F | 61.2°F | 62.3°F |
| Oct 21 | 62.2°F | 60.9°F | 61.9°F |
| Oct 22 | 61.8°F | 60.7°F | 61.6°F |
| Oct 23 | 61.5°F | 61.4°F | 61.4°F |
| Oct 24 | 61.3°F | 62.4°F | 61.0°F |
| Oct 25 | 60.9°F | 62.1°F | 60.6°F |
| Oct 26 | 60.7°F | 61.4°F | 60.6°F |
| Oct 27 | 60.6°F | 60.6°F | 60.7°F |
| Oct 28 | 60.2°F | 59.5°F | 61.6°F |
| Oct 29 | 60.0°F | 58.6°F | 63.1°F |
| Oct 30 | 59.8°F | 60.0°F | 62.2°F |
| Oct 31 | 59.5°F | 59.1°F | 61.4°F |
In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 60 swimming days.
The warmest water in New York City was recorded on July 21, 2020, reaching a 79.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.3°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.
October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 72.0°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 55.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City |
48.8°F
|
4mi |
| Manhattan |
49.2°F
|
5mi |
| Brooklyn |
49.5°F
|
5mi |
| Queens |
51.4°F
|
9mi |
| Coney Island |
49.0°F
|
9mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from New York City