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Outer Banks

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Carol M. Highsmith
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Outer Banks

Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inOuter Banks, North Carolina, United States
In season~73°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
Fares from$158
Nearest airportORF
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Outer Banks
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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

A thin chain of barrier islands with wild horses, tall dunes and the first powered flight.

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

Ocracoke Beach
44 mi away
Historic Jamestown
135 mi away
Colonial Williamsburg
136 mi away
Cape May
235 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Outer Banks?

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

Where is Outer Banks?

Outer Banks is in Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States. The nearest major airport is ORF.

What is Outer Banks known for?

A thin chain of barrier islands with wild horses, tall dunes and the first powered flight.