Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Ocracoke in September
Ocracoke cools off: highs slip to 79°F (26°C), from 83°F in August, with lows of 74°F (23°C) and about 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 67/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 7.3 in (186 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What September feels like
Highs settle around 79°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 74°F (23°C).
With 79% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 7.3 in (186 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are April and October & November.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in August to 67/100.
- September sits inside the May – Oct window our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ocracoke in September
With 7.3 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Back Porch Restaurant
Long-running Ocracoke dinner spot: local seafood and hand-cut steaks on a screened porch.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.3 in of rain.
SMacNally's Raw Bar & Grill
Dockside raw bar on Silver Lake for shrimp, oysters and fish tacos.
Silver Lake Harbor
Village harbor ringed by docks, shops and seafood spots; best explored by bike.
Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum
Island history museum in a historic house near the ferry docks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.3 in of rain.
1718 Brewing Ocracoke
Island brewery with a deck near the harbor, named for Blackbeard's last year.
Why now Easy to slot in when September's rain moves in.
Nearby in September
- Nags Head in September~62 mi · highs 77°F, 6.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Corolla in September~88 mi · highs 76°F, 5.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Williamsburg in September~154 mi · highs 81°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Downtown Raleigh in September~156 mi · highs 83°F, 4.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer 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.
Ocracoke in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Ocracoke?
It's middling, scoring 67/100. The best months are April and October & November, at up to 83. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Oct window our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends.
How hot is Ocracoke in September?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 74°F (23°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ocracoke in September?
Yes: about 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 58.0 in (1472 mm).
What should I pack for Ocracoke in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in September
- Outer Banks Beach Road May – Oct
Planning Ocracoke in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.