Outer Banks

Outer Banks Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May.

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Manteo Kitty Hawk Buxton Corolla

Planning a journey to Outer Banks, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Outer Banks in May

Outer Banks, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Outer Banks generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Manteo.

For a closer look at conditions across Outer Banks, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Corolla with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Manteo with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Manteo typically receives 281 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Outer Banks by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Outer Banks — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manteo)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Outer Banks in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Outer Banks.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Outer Banks

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Outer Banks, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Outer Banks (May)

Precipitation variation in Outer Banks (May)

Manteo

In May Manteo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
281 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Manteo →

Kitty Hawk

In May Kitty Hawk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kitty Hawk →

Buxton

In May Buxton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
281 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Buxton →

Corolla

In May Corolla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
270 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Corolla →

Duck

In May Duck generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Duck →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Outer Banks, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Outer Banks in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manteo 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Kitty Hawk 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Buxton 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Corolla 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Duck 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Outer Banks weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May?

In May, Outer Banks, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Manteo sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May?

Average temperatures in Outer Banks, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Manteo.

Does Outer Banks, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Outer Banks, the United States of America during May, with Manteo averaging close to 93 mm (3.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Outer Banks, the United States of America?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Outer Banks, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Manteo is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and June offering mostly perfect weather in Manteo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, July, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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