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Ocracoke Beach

North Carolina, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inNorth Carolina, United States
In season~75°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

37–86°F
Nearest airportEWN
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Ocracoke Beach
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightApr · 56%
WarmestJul · 86°F
WettestJul
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Sixteen miles of undeveloped Outer Banks shoreline reachable only by ferry.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Outer Banks
44 mi away
Historic Jamestown
152 mi away
Colonial Williamsburg
155 mi away
Monticello
242 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ocracoke Beach?

The best time to visit Ocracoke Beach is May–June & September–October, in North Carolina, United States.

Where is Ocracoke Beach?

Ocracoke Beach is in North Carolina, United States. The nearest major airport is EWN.

What is Ocracoke Beach known for?

Sixteen miles of undeveloped Outer Banks shoreline reachable only by ferry.

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