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Outer Banks
Visit in June — score 76/100 · avg high 77°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 48° | 53° | 45° | 11 | 112 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 39 | 50° | 55° | 47° | 12 | 118 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 50 | 54° | 58° | 50° | 10 | 96 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 66 | 60° | 64° | 58° | 9 | 95 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 69 | 68° | 70° | 65° | 12 | 111 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| June | 76 | 76° | 77° | 74° | 11 | 106 | 14.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 60 | 80° | 82° | 78° | 15 | 129 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 58 | 79° | 81° | 78° | 15 | 147 | 13.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 64 | 76° | 78° | 74° | 13 | 127 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 74 | 69° | 71° | 67° | 8 | 88 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 63 | 60° | 64° | 57° | 8 | 89 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 45 | 53° | 57° | 49° | 9 | 106 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 62/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Outer Banks (March, April, May) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 58°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 62/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 69/100.
Summer
- Score
- 65/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 77°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Outer Banks (June, July, August) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 77°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 65/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Fall
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Outer Banks (September, October, November) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 66°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 74/100.
Winter
- Score
- 40/100
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Outer Banks (December, January, February) brings average highs of 55°F and lows of 47°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 40/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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