NYC Weather This Week: Highs 57 to 66, No Rain Through Oct. 21, 2026
Central Park's forecast through Wednesday, Oct. 21: mostly sunny skies, highs from 57 to 66 and no rain in any period. No weather alerts are active.
New York City is in for a dry, mostly sunny stretch this week. The National Weather Service forecast for Central Park has highs from 57 degrees on Sunday, Oct. 18, to 66 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and none of the periods through Wednesday night mention rain. When the forecast was checked, the NWS had no active watches, warnings or advisories for Central Park.
NYC weather this week at a glance
Monday and Tuesday are the mildest days, with highs in the mid-60s. Nights stay in the mid-40s to low 50s. On Monday night and Tuesday the forecast mentions wind gusts up to 24 mph. Skies range from sunny to mostly cloudy, and Monday night is the cloudiest period.
The forecast below is for Central Park, Manhattan. Other parts of the city can run a little different. For the latest version, check the NWS forecast for Central Park or the How2NewYork NYC weather page.
Day-by-day forecast for Central Park
- Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18: Sunny, high near 57, very little wind.
- Sunday night: Mostly clear. Low around 47, then temperatures rise to around 50 overnight. East wind up to 5 mph.
- Monday, Oct. 19: Mostly sunny, high near 65. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
- Monday night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, rising to around 54 overnight. Northeast wind 3 to 10 mph, gusts as high as 24 mph.
- Tuesday, Oct. 20: Mostly sunny, high near 66. North wind around 10 mph, gusts as high as 24 mph.
- Tuesday night: Mostly clear. Low around 48, rising to around 50 overnight.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21: Sunny, high near 62.
- Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, low around 46.
Will it rain in NYC this week?
None of the forecast periods from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday night mention rain or showers. Skies range from sunny to mostly cloudy, and Monday night is the cloudiest period on the list.
The NWS has not published a forecast for Thursday onward in this data. Rain timing for the end of the week will show up on the Central Park forecast page as the days get closer.
Temperatures and what to wear
Daytime highs run from 57 on Sunday to 65 on Monday and 66 on Tuesday, then ease to 62 on Wednesday. Lows stay between 46 and 51 degrees. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, the forecast has temperatures climbing a few degrees after the evening low.
That means cool mornings and evenings with milder afternoons. A light layer covers an early commute and an evening out, and it can come off by midday.
Weather alerts and wind
When the forecast was checked, the NWS listed no active watches, warnings or advisories for Central Park, Manhattan. Active alerts for any location are posted on the NWS alerts page. Regional hazards and the forecasters’ discussion are on the NWS New York forecast office site.
Wind is the one thing to watch. The forecast has gusts as high as 24 mph on Monday night and Tuesday, from the northeast and then the north. Expect it on bridges, waterfront paths and ferry decks, and hold on to umbrellas and loose items on rooftops and balconies.
Commuting through Wednesday
Dry weather in every period through Wednesday night makes walking, cycling and outdoor plans easy. With no weather alerts active, the forecast points to nothing weather-related for commuters. Subway service changes and delays can still happen for other reasons, so check live subway status before heading out.
Where to get weather updates
Forecasts change, so check close to the time you go out. Official sources:
- NWS forecast for Central Park for the day-by-day outlook.
- NWS alerts for watches, warnings and advisories.
- NWS New York office for radar, hourly forecasts and hazard maps.
- NYC Emergency Management, where you can sign up for Notify NYC, the city’s official source of emergency alerts.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. This guide is updated as the organizers, the city and the MTA publish new details.
Quick answers
Will it rain in NYC this week?
None of the NWS Central Park forecast periods from Sunday, Oct. 18, through Wednesday night, Oct. 21, mention rain. The forecast for later days has not been published yet.
How warm will it get in NYC this week?
The NWS forecast has a high near 65 on Monday, Oct. 19, near 66 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and near 62 on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Are there any weather alerts for New York City?
When the forecast was checked, the NWS had no active watches, warnings or advisories for Central Park, Manhattan. Current alerts are posted at alerts.weather.gov.
Will it be windy in NYC this week?
The NWS forecast has gusts as high as 24 mph on Monday night and Tuesday. Monday's northeast wind is 3 to 8 mph during the day and 3 to 10 mph at night. The forecast gives no wind speed for Tuesday night, Wednesday or Wednesday night.
