Why Your Next Trip to NYC Should Be in October

There is never a shortage of things to do in the City That Never Sleeps, but fall in New York City is especially enchanting. During October, Central Park becomes awash with brilliant red and gold leaves as restaurants around town serve up all pumpkin everything. With temperatures staying mostly between the 50s and high 70s Fahrenheit all month long, you can step out in a cozy sweater without having to worry about getting too chilly or too hot. October is considered the shoulder season—it's much quieter than in the summer and over the holidays—but there's plenty going on regardless. The month kicks off with a "Columbus Day" parade and a city-wide open house, and ends with the biggest Halloween parade in the country. New York City Weather in October Although it can get a little chilly toward the end of the month—especially around Halloween—the average high is 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 Celsius) and lows linger around 50 Fahrenheit (10 Celsius). With warm days, chilly nights, and usually f...