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 13:22 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 81°F · rain 4.1in · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Norfolk, the arrival airport
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
Prices are in USD, the same money as at home.
United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed.
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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 mid-range.
What sort of trip is The Outer Banks good for?
The Outer Banks is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well.