Columbus Day weekend in New York City will bring a mix of pleasant fall weather and some rain, typical for this time of year. Friday will be sunny with a high of 68°F, accompanied by a light west wind. The night will stay mostly clear, cooling down to around 59°F, with a slightly stronger breeze continuing from the west.
Saturday promises mostly sunny skies, warming up to 74°F, a bit above the usual October highs in the upper 60s. A northwest breeze will be present throughout the day, and Saturday night will cool to 55°F with partly cloudy conditions, as winds shift to the northeast.
On Sunday, expect more cloud cover and cooler temperatures, with a high near 68°F. There is a 40% chance of showers starting in the afternoon, as a northeast wind transitions to a southeast direction. Sunday night looks wetter, with a 60% chance of rain between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and up to a quarter of an inch of rain possible. The low will be around 58°F.
Columbus Day will start off with a lingering 30% chance of early morning showers, but skies should clear up by mid-morning. Highs will only reach about 62°F, marking a cooler day compared to the rest of the weekend. By Monday night, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to a crisp 46°F.
Overall, the weekend will offer a pleasant blend of fall sunshine and typical October temperatures, though Sunday’s showers may disrupt outdoor plans. This weather pattern aligns with the usual variability seen in early October, as temperatures often range from the mid-60s to mid-70s, and light rain is not uncommon.
