Outer Banks weather in October
October in Outer Banks: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Outer Banks · #556 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Outer Banks climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Outer Banks in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Outer Banks?
- October in Outer Banks: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Outer Banks on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Outer Banks in October?
- In October, Outer Banks averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 18.8°C, with about 82.1 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Outer Banks in October?
- Outer Banks has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in October.