Outer banks Water Temperature

The Outer Banks are a lovely link of islands off the gorgeous coasts of North Carolina that make a wonderful vacation spot for all water related sports and activities. Historically, these islands are well known for being the place where the Wright’s brothers’ first ever flight took place.
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These islands first became home to English settlers and are also where many herds of banker ponies are found. The islands and peninsulas of the Outer Banks create an amazing barrier between mainland North Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean.

Outer banks is a village close to atlantic ocean. August is the month with the hottest water temperature at 80.8°F / 27.1°C. The coldest month is March with an ø water temperature of 56.3°F / 13.5°C. March is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and August with the highest precipitation in a year with 2.7in / 67.6mm. The avg. air temperature is around 78.6°F / 25.9°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 44.8°F / 7.1°C average air temperature. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit. mild temperate climate with hot summer would be the climate here.

Outer banks Summary

Description	Value
Current water temperature	/
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 80.8°F / 27.1°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	March with 56.3°F / 13.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	July with 78.6°F / 25.9°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	January with 44.8°F / 7.1°C
Wettest Month:	August with 2.7in / 67.6mm
Driest Month:	March with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	August with 79.7%
Lowest Humidity	January with 70.2%
Best Time to Visit:	June, July, August, September
Climate Classification	mild temperate climate with hot summer

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Outer banks water temperature by month

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atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	61.2	58.5	57
February	59.5	57.6	56.1
March	58.5	56.8	54.9
April	64.2	61.2	58.1
May	72.9	67.8	63.9
June	79.2	75.9	73
July	81	80.1	79.2
August	81.1	80.6	79.5
September	80.1	77.5	75.2
October	75.4	72	67.8
November	68	65.1	62.4
December	63.5	61.7	60.4

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atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	16.2	14.7	13.9
February	15.3	14.2	13.4
March	14.7	13.8	12.7
April	17.9	16.2	14.5
May	22.7	19.9	17.7
June	26.2	24.4	22.8
July	27.2	26.7	26.2
August	27.3	27	26.4
September	26.7	25.3	24
October	24.1	22.2	19.9
November	20	18.4	16.9
December	17.5	16.5	15.8

August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 80.8°F / 27.1°C. The month with the coldest is March with an average water temperature of 56.3°F / 13.5°C.

The perfect Outer Banks Water Temperature during the best time to visit is around sixty degrees Fahrenheit. These are family beaches, with many attractions, activities, and facilities. You can book a lodge and enjoy spas. Boating, fishing, tours, kayaking, and surfing are just few of the many fun filled activities at this place offers.

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Outer banks weather today & 14-day weather forecast

7-day weather forecast
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7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Oct. 28	Scattered clouds	77 °F 58°F	25 °C 15°C	2mph (3km/h) east	0in (0mm) 0 %	83%
Oct. 29	Few clouds	78 °F 55°F	26 °C 13°C	2mph (3km/h) east	0in (0mm) 0 %	82%
Oct. 30	Scattered clouds	81 °F 60°F	27 °C 15°C	2mph (3km/h) east-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	83%
Oct. 31	Scattered clouds	81 °F 61°F	27 °C 16°C	2mph (3km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	79%
Nov. 01	Scattered clouds	80 °F 58°F	27 °C 15°C	1mph (1km/h) east-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	82%
Nov. 02	Scattered clouds	82 °F 59°F	28 °C 15°C	1mph (2km/h) east	0in (0mm) 20 %	80%
Nov. 03	Overcast clouds	78 °F 63°F	25 °C 17°C	3mph (5km/h) east	0in (0mm) 20 %	73%

+9-day forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Nov. 04	Broken clouds	76 °F 61°F	25 °C 16°C	2mph (4km/h) east-southeast	0in (0mm) 20 %	78%
Nov. 05	Broken clouds	83 °F 64°F	29 °C 18°C	2mph (4km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 20 %	68%
Nov. 06	Thunderstorm with rain	70 °F 55°F	21 °C 13°C	3mph (5km/h) south-southeast	0in (4mm) 55 %	72%
Nov. 07	Clear Sky	59 °F 48°F	15 °C 9°C	2mph (3km/h) northeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	72%
Nov. 08	Scattered clouds	65 °F 47°F	18 °C 8°C	2mph (4km/h) east	0in (0mm) 0 %	67%
Nov. 09	Overcast clouds	70 °F 54°F	21 °C 12°C	2mph (3km/h) east-southeast	0in (0mm) 20 %	75%
Nov. 10	Light shower rain	58 °F 52°F	15 °C 11°C	2mph (4km/h) west-northwest	0in (3mm) 60 %	75%
Nov. 11	Clear Sky	56 °F 41°F	13 °C 5°C	2mph (3km/h) north-northwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	74%
Nov. 12	Clear Sky	60 °F 43°F	16 °C 6°C	2mph (3km/h) north-northwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	72%

Outer banks weather by month / climate table

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	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	55.2	44.8	36.3	0.4	1	70.2%
February	56.5	46	39	0.5	1	70.2%
March	60.6	50.5	40.6	0	1	71.4%
April	67.6	59	50	0.1	0	72.8%
May	76.8	67.1	58.6	0	0	76.9%
June	82.8	75	68.5	1.1	1	78.7%
July	84	78.6	73.9	2.4	4	79.6%
August	83.3	78.3	73.6	2.7	3	79.7%
September	80.4	74.3	69.1	1.3	0	78.8%
October	75.4	65.8	55	0.2	0	73.5%
November	66.9	56.3	47.5	0	0	72%
December	58.8	50	42.4	0.4	0	72.7%

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	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	12.9	7.1	2.4	11.4	1	70.2%
February	13.6	7.8	3.9	11.9	1	70.2%
March	15.9	10.3	4.8	0	1	71.4%
April	19.8	15	10	3.6	0	72.8%
May	24.9	19.5	14.8	0	0	76.9%
June	28.2	23.9	20.3	27.6	1	78.7%
July	28.9	25.9	23.3	59.9	4	79.6%
August	28.5	25.7	23.1	67.6	3	79.7%
September	26.9	23.5	20.6	33.5	0	78.8%
October	24.1	18.8	12.8	4.4	0	73.5%
November	19.4	13.5	8.6	0	0	72%
December	14.9	10	5.8	10.5	0	72.7%

The hottest avg. temperature is around 78.6°F / 25.9°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 44.8°F / 7.1°C average temperature. March is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and August with the maximum precipitation in a year with 2.7in / 67.6mm.

Best Travel Time for Outer Banks

If you are planning a holiday in these string of North Carolina islands and peninsula, you must take care to go there when the temperature is just right for the best experience out in the azure waves and golden beaches.

During the months of March to May and September to November, the sun starts to shine brighter and the Outer Banks Water Temperature is warm. This is the best time to visit. Around this time the crowds and the rates are relatively lower than the other times. Film, Musical, and Water Wildlife Festivals are the key events of these months.

Activities & POI in Outer banks

Type of Activity	List
Beach	Rodanthe Public Beach Access
Attraction	Salvo Day Use Area

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