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Albany weather in October

Average highs of 62°F, lows of 41°F and 3.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Albany’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 62°F and lows of 41°F. That is 13° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
62°F
Average low
41°F
Precipitation
3.9 in
Wet days
11
Sunrise · sunset
7:07 AM · 6:13 PM

October across the year

  1. 33°16°Jan
  2. 36°18°Feb
  3. 45°26°Mar
  4. 59°37°Apr
  5. 71°48°May
  6. 79°57°Jun
  7. 84°62°Jul
  8. 82°61°Aug
  9. 74°53°Sep
  10. 62°41°Oct
  11. 49°32°Nov
  12. 38°23°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.

October is good for

What’s on in Albany in October

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Around Albany

Albany, New York's Townsend Park
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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September74°F53°F3.7 in
October62°F41°F3.9 in
November49°F32°F3.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Albany in October?

Average highs are 62°F and average lows 41°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Albany in October?

October averages 3.9 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Albany in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:07 AM and sets about 6:13 PM, for roughly 11.1 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Albany?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. October is cool, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap station (6.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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