During the popular summer season, warm temperatures and ocean breezes combine to create the perfect climate for fun in the sun! With an average temperature around 70 degrees and about 200 days of sunshine a year, it doesn’t get much better than the Outer Banks. Weather changes can be rapid and unpredictable, however, so plan for seasonal changes in weather when visiting.
Although both summers and winters are mild, the area does enjoy beautiful changes in season throughout the year. Although summer months are most popular for vacationing in the area, this is also the time of year that the region sees most of its severe weather. Storms are typically brief, and are followed by beautiful blue skies.
Be sure to check weather conditions when planning your vacation in order to have the best vacation experience possible.
NOAA National Hurricane Center Information
Averages Temperatures and Precipitation
| Month | Maximum Temperature |
Minimum Temperature |
Water Temperature |
Precipitation |
| January | 51°F | 36°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| February | 54°F | 37°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| March | 60°F | 43°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| April | 69°F | 51°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 60°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| June | 83°F | 68°F | 74°F | 4.8 in |
| July | 86°F | 72°F | 78°F | 5.3 in |
| August | 85°F | 72°F | 80°F | 5.6 in |
| September | 81°F | 67°F | 77°F | 4.9 in |
| October | 71°F | 57°F | 70°F | 4.1 in |
| November | 63°F | 48°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| December | 55°F | 40°F | 55°F | 3.7 in |
