Outer Banks Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Outer Banks is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Outer Banks over the year. What is the best time to visit Outer Banks?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Outer Banks over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Outer Banks in January

January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Duck to 12°C (54°F) in Buxton. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Outer Banks.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in February

February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Duck to 12°C (54°F) in Buxton.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in March

In Manteo you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in April

In Manteo you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in May

In Manteo you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in June

June is a summer month. In Manteo you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in July

July is a summer month. In Manteo you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Outer Banks. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

Find more detailed climate information for Outer Banks in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in August

August is a summer month. In Manteo you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Outer Banks in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in September

The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Duck to 27°C (81°F) in Buxton.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in October

The temperatures range from pleasant in Duck with 21°C (70°F) to high in Buxton with 23°C (73°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in November

The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C (59°F) in Duck to 17°C (63°F) in Buxton.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Outer Banks in December

December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Duck to 15°C (59°F) in Buxton.

Find more detailed climate information for Outer Banks in December here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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