Montauk, NY weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Montauk in October, with highs near 63°F and lows near 51°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 51°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 6:30 pm | 7:17 am / 5:45 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (55 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry October brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest October2003: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2005: 13.4 in
- Driest October2001: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading84°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading30°F (October 25, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 63°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 51°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 11 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Dover, DE229 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT185 mi · high 58°F · 13 wet days
How Montauk ranks in October
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 10 in New York
- Wet days304th driest of 378
- Comfortable days193rd most of 340
What to pack for Montauk in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
October has 253 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Montauk in October?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 51°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 30°F (October 25, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Montauk in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (13.5 in); the driest was in 2001, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Montauk?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Montauk (60 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Montauk Airport (USW00054780), 3.0 mi NNE of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bridgehampton (USC00300889), 19 mi WSW of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 55 mi NNE of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Groton-New London Airport (725046-14707), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 8 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).