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Fun Things To Do In Outer Banks, NC

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The Outer Banks and Roanoke Island are part of the Carolina coastal barrier island geography. For years the Outer Banks has been a destination for those who love the ocean, the sound, fishing, surfing, birding and a slower-paced getaway lifestyle. Skip to Best Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.

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Wright Brothers National Memorial Top Attraction!
National Park in Kill Devil Hills, NC USA

National Park The first successful sustained powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine were made here by Wilbur and Orville Wright on December 17, 1903.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Park in Manteo, NC USA

National Park The first English attempts at colonization in the New World (1585-1587) are commemorated here. These efforts, sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, ended with the disappearance of 116 men, women and children (including two that were born in the New World).

Iration w/ Pepper at Roanoke Island Festival Park

things to do on a rainy day in Outer Banks, NC

Jul 27, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Manteo, NC USA

Iration w/ Pepper July 27, 2024 at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC 6:00PM

Michael Franti & Spearhead at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Jun 30, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Manteo, NC USA

Michael Franti & Spearhead June 30, 2024 at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC 5:30PM

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Visitor Bureau in Manteo, NC USA

Outer Banks Visitor Information Visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina on your next vacation. Whether you’re with family or friends, discover a bounty of fishing opportunities, beautiful, white sandy beaches and so much more.

Argyles Restaurant
Seafood restaurant in Kitty Hawk, NC USA

Seafood

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Best Time to Visit Outer Banks

The weather here can change rapidly. We have a hurricane season from June-November, but those months, plus April and May and the best times to to visit (and pray for good weather!)

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Monthly Temperatures in Outer Banks


Month	Low	Avg	High

January	38.6 F°	46.1 F°	53.6 F°

February	39.0 F°	46.8 F°	54.6 F°

March	44.5 F°	52.4 F°	60.2 F°

April	51.8 F°	59.8 F°	67.7 F°

May	60.2 F°	67.6 F°	74.9 F°

June	68.1 F°	74.8 F°	81.5 F°

July	72.9 F°	79.2 F°	85.4 F°

August	72.3 F°	78.6 F°	84.8 F°

September	68.5 F°	74.8 F°	81.1 F°

October	58.8 F°	65.7 F°	72.6 F°

November	50.3 F°	57.6 F°	64.8 F°

December	42.6 F°	50.0 F°	57.3 F°