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Weather · October

Atlantic City weather in October

Average highs of 65°F, lows of 54°F and 4.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Atlantic City’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 65°F and lows of 54°F. That is 9° cooler than September, and 4° above the yearly average high.

Average high
65°F
Average low
54°F
Precipitation
4.2 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
7:06 AM · 6:19 PM

October across the year

  1. 42°30°Jan
  2. 43°31°Feb
  3. 48°37°Mar
  4. 57°46°Apr
  5. 66°55°May
  6. 75°65°Jun
  7. 80°71°Jul
  8. 79°70°Aug
  9. 74°65°Sep
  10. 65°54°Oct
  11. 55°43°Nov
  12. 47°35°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 9 days this month.

October is good for

What’s on in Atlantic City in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Atlantic City

View southeast from the beach between the Playground Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
2025-04-28 11 19 50 View southeast from the beach between the Playground Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
View northeast along the beach between the Steel Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
2025-04-28 11 29 35 View northeast along the beach between the Steel Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Buildings along the beach between the Playground Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
2025-04-28 11 20 09 Buildings along the beach between the Playground Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0

See Atlantic City

A look around town before you go.

October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September74°F65°F3.6 in
October65°F54°F4.2 in
November55°F43°F3.4 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Atlantic City and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Atlantic City in October?

Average highs are 65°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 59°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Atlantic City in October?

October averages 4.2 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Atlantic City in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:06 AM and sets about 6:19 PM, for roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Atlantic City?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. October is mild, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Atlantic City station (1.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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