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Outer Banks, United States · Temperate oceanic

Outer Banks in November: go or not?

Good time. Outer Banks in November gets 7.4/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 35.56°N · 75.46°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Outer Banks · November
7.4
14–18°
Temperature
25%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn in Outer Banks is often underrated: 18.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (25.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.

November ranks 6 out of 12 months in Outer Banks. Compared to October: −4°C daytime, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
16°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Outer Banks is June (8.3/10), 0.9 pt higher than November.

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Context

Our verdict

Outer Banks ("OBX"), chain of North Carolina barrier islands: 320 km of long narrow sandy islands separating the Atlantic from the mainland, 60,000 permanent inhabitants (population x10 in summer), cradle of modern aviation (the Wright brothers performed the 1st controlled motorised flight at Kitty Hawk on 17 December 1903).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · United States

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+-0.90°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 45%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Outer Banks ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
United States
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.3 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.56°N · 75.46°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Outer Banks?
June is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 31.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Outer Banks get in June?
Outer Banks averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Outer Banks?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Outer Banks in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Outer Banks good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Outer Banks scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.7/10.
When should you avoid Outer Banks?
January is the most difficult month to visit Outer Banks, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Outer Banks in November?
In November, the sea averages 16°C in Outer Banks: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Outer Banks in November?
The average UV index reaches 4 in November in Outer Banks (moderate), with about 10.1h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.