Outer Banks, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Outer Banks?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–77°F in June
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (34%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
Monthly climate data
Outer Banks weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 45°F | 54°F | 34% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 46°F | 55°F | 38% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 50°F | 59°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 64°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 66°F | 70°F | 36% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 75°F | 77°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 82°F | 45% | 0.2in | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 77°F | 81°F | 44% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 77°F | 38% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 66°F | 72°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 57°F | 64°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 50°F | 57°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 6.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°F, 32% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 40% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°F, 29% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 13°F, 33% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 31% rainy days and 25°F.
January is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 25°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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