Outer Banks · AutumnMonth summary
Outer Banks weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Outer Banks in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 25°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Outer Banks in September: 77°F and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Outer Banks in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in Outer Banks is often underrated: 25°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Outer Banks averages 77°F, 38% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Outer Banks in September
Is September a good time to visit Outer Banks?
September is an excellent time to visit Outer Banks (score 7.8/10). With 77°F, 11.7h of sunshine and 38% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Outer Banks in September?
With 77°F max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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