The Outer Banks
A thin ribbon of barrier island off North Carolina: wild horses, tall dunes, lighthouses, and the field where the Wrights first got off the ground.
The best time to visit The Outer Banks is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 14:43 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
June · high 27°C · rain 104mm · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Norfolk, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C50°F | 111mm4.4in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| February | 12°C54°F | 103mm4.1in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 15°C59°F | 77mm3.0in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 20°C68°F | 103mm4.1in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 23°C74°F | 82mm3.2in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| June | 27°C81°F | 104mm4.1in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C87°F | 102mm4.0in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C85°F | 135mm5.3in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 134mm5.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C71°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| November | 16°C60°F | 73mm2.9in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 12°C54°F | 102mm4.0in | 9.6h9.6h |
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When is the best time to visit The Outer Banks?
The best time to visit The Outer Banks is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does The Outer Banks get?
Typical daytime highs in The Outer Banks are Mar–May 19°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 11°C (53°F).
Is The Outer Banks expensive?
On the ground, The Outer Banks is middling.
What sort of trip is The Outer Banks good for?
The Outer Banks is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink.
How rainy is The Outer Banks?
The wettest month in The Outer Banks is August at 135mm (5.3in), the driest November at 73mm (2.9in), with a monthly average of 100mm (3.9in).
What plug do I need for The Outer Banks?
The Outer Banks uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
