Outer Banks weather in May
May in Outer Banks: nice, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Outer Banks · #602 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Outer Banks climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 32 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Outer Banks in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Outer Banks?
- May in Outer Banks: nice, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Outer Banks on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Outer Banks in May?
- In May, Outer Banks averages a daily high of 19.9°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 66.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Outer Banks in May?
- Outer Banks has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.