Boston vs New York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, New York edges ahead as the better destination in October. New York offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Boston sees 8 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. New York is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in October.

Boston reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

New York averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Boston receives approximately 108 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 98 mm over 9 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.