Late winter · Weather & things to do
Nags Head in February
Little changes in Nags Head from January: highs stay near 51°F (11°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 58/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 43°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and October & November.
- Comfort holds steady from January (57 → 58/100).
- Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nags Head in February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
Seafood house on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway with sound views from every seat and NC-caught fish.
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Black-and-white banded tower with a marsh boardwalk; climbs in season.
Sam & Omie's
Fishing-shack restaurant since 1937 serving seafood and breakfast.
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Wind-powered brewpub with house beers and live music.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Site of the first powered flights, with markers and a granite monument on Kill Devil Hill.
Nearby in February
- Corolla in February~31 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ocracoke in February~62 mi · highs 57°F, 3.8 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Williamsburg in February~109 mi · highs 49°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Richmond in February~148 mi · highs 49°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Nags Head?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April – June and October & November. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Nags Head in February?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nags Head in February?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.0 in (1320 mm).
What should I pack for Nags Head in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Nags Head in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.