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Weather in October in Outer Banks

Are you planning a trip a to Outer Banks in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Outer Banks in October?

Outer Banks is a region in the United States of America. October in Outer Banks generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Duck at 21°C to warm in Buxton at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Buxton and 16°C in Duck.

For specific regional insights in Outer Banks, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Corolla with an average of 98 mm to heavy rainfall in Buxton with 171 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Manteo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Outer Banks climate page.

Where to go in Outer Banks in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Outer Banks on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Outer Banks's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Outer Banks?

Manteo

In October Manteo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Manteo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
27°C 
21°C 
231 hours 
164 mm 
10 days 
pleasant 
October October
22°C 
15°C 
205 hours 
103 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
16°C 
9°C 
168 hours 
119 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Manteo

Kitty Hawk

In October Kitty Hawk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kitty Hawk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
26°C 
22°C 
137 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
October October
21°C 
16°C 
105 mm 
10 days 
pleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
16°C 
10°C 
112 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Kitty Hawk

Buxton

In October Buxton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Buxton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
27°C 
21°C 
231 hours 
224 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
October October
23°C 
16°C 
205 hours 
171 mm 
10 days 
pleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
17°C 
10°C 
168 hours 
148 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Buxton

Corolla

In October Corolla generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Corolla
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
26°C 
21°C 
233 hours 
141 mm 
10 days 
pleasant 
October October
21°C 
15°C 
207 hours 
98 mm 
10 days 
perfect 
November   >> November
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
94 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Corolla

Duck

In October Duck generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Duck
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
25°C 
22°C 
140 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
October October
21°C 
16°C 
102 mm 
10 days 
pleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
112 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Duck

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

Is October the best time to visit Outer Banks?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Outer Banks with overall pleasant weather in Manteo.

On average, the best time to visit Outer Banks is in April, May and June with generally perfect weather in Manteo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Outer Banks.

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