Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Nags Head in April
Nags Head warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 54°F in March, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 62°F (17°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 55°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Nags Head's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 65/100 in March to 80/100.
- Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nags Head in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Site of the first powered flights, with markers and a granite monument on Kill Devil Hill.
Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding
Beginner hang gliding lessons on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge.
Why now April scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge ponds with herons, egrets and winter waterfowl along NC 12.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Tallest living sand dune system on the East Coast; prime for sunset and kite flying.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
Seafood house on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway with sound views from every seat and NC-caught fish.
Nearby in April
- Corolla in April~31 mi · highs 59°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ocracoke in April~62 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Williamsburg in April~109 mi · highs 68°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Richmond in April~148 mi · highs 69°F, 3.5 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nags Head in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Nags Head?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Nags Head in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nags Head in April?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.0 in (1320 mm).
What should I pack for Nags Head in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Nags Head in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.