Washington DC vs New York

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

Washington DC sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. New York is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Washington DC is the stronger choice in October.

Washington DC reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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.

Washington DC receives approximately 89 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

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

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.