Pack or skip
Flip-flops for New York in October
Verdict
Skip it
Highs around 64°F — too cool for open shoes.
Why
New York in October averages highs of 64°F, lows of 50°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means flip-flops isn't pulling its weight. Highs around 64°F — too cool for open shoes.
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