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For the most comfortable weather in Ocracoke, aim for April and October & November. April tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. March, May & June and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 56°F to 83°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 58.0 in (1472 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 56°F13°C | 57°F14°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F20°C | 74°F23°C | 81°F27°C | 83°F29°C | 83°F28°C | 79°F26°C | 73°F23°C | 65°F18°C | 60°F15°C |
| Avg low | 46°F8°C | 48°F9°C | 52°F11°C | 59°F15°C | 67°F20°C | 75°F24°C | 78°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 74°F23°C | 66°F19°C | 57°F14°C | 51°F11°C |
| Rain | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 6.2 in157 mm | 7.7 in195 mm | 7.3 in186 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.2 in107 mm |
| Humidity | 81% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 79% | 77% | 78% | 80% |
| Cloud | 74% | 73% | 67% | 59% | 56% | 58% | 59% | 56% | 58% | 53% | 60% | 70% |
| Comfort | 66 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 76 | 73 | 63 | 60 | 67 | 78 | 83 | 71 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 1 m (3 ft), close to Ocracoke's own ~1 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 56–60°F (13–15°C) and lows down to 46°F (8°C). It's the driest season, with only about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in January; the season averages 68/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 61°F highs in March to 74°F by May. About 12.0 in (306 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 79%. Comfort peaks here: April ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 78/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 81–83°F (27–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 18.9 in (480 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 79%. Comfort scores bottom out in July & August; the season averages 65/100.
Temperatures slide from 79°F highs in September to 65°F by November. About 15.6 in (397 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 79%. Comfort peaks here: October & November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 76/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great and 7 Good. Great months: March – May and October & November. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Ocracoke, aim for April and October & November. April tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. March, May & June and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 58.0 in (1472 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 46°F (8°C) and highs of 56°F (13°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 83°F (29°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 79% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 83°F (29°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is July – September, with about 21.2 in (538 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 10.9 in (277 mm).
Poll the group on April and October & November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
