Weather in Outer Banks: May
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Average day temperature: | 67.3°F |
| Average night temperature: | 65.0°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 66.5°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 11 days |
| Day length: | 13.7 - 14.4 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.2 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 76°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 56°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 68.1°F and 67.1°F.
Sea water temperature in Outer Banks in May, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 68.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 79.0°F and 59.9°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Outer Banks in May is 1.2 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 13.2 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 7.8.
Best time for vacation in Outer Banks
Outer Banks on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Outer Banks
Local time: 18:13
June 26, friday
2100
81°F
NE
17 mph
17 mph
June 27, saturday
0000
81°F
NE
19 mph
19 mph
0300
81°F
NE
20 mph
20 mph
0600
81°F
NE
21 mph
21 mph
0900
81°F
NE
19 mph
19 mph
1200
81°F
NE
20 mph
20 mph
1500
81°F
NE
22 mph
22 mph
1800
81°F
N
23 mph
23 mph
