Outer Banks weather in December
December in Outer Banks: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Outer Banks · #703 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Outer Banks climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 34 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Outer Banks in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Outer Banks?
- December in Outer Banks: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Outer Banks on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Outer Banks in December?
- In December, Outer Banks averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 96.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Outer Banks in December?
- Outer Banks has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.