Outer Banks weather in August
August in Outer Banks: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Outer Banks · #478 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Outer Banks climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Outer Banks in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Outer Banks?
- August in Outer Banks: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Outer Banks on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Outer Banks in August?
- In August, Outer Banks averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 125.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Outer Banks in August?
- Outer Banks has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.