Measurements:
°C
°F
Outer Banks
32°F
SE 20 mph
Feels like: 20°F
Precip: 0%
World Resorts USA Outer Banks Weather

Outer Banks Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+45.0°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in January: 66.2°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in January: 35.8°F
Average water temperature in January: 51.3°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

January 29 45.0°F January 24 55.4°F
January 28 46.8°F January 23 52.8°F
January 27 55.0°F January 22 53.2°F
January 26 55.8°F January 21 55.8°F
January 25 56.0°F January 20 55.2°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Outer Banks?

According to our data for the last three years for Outer Banks the highest average sea water temperature was in July, August and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in July

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in July 2025 for Outer Banks was 86.0°F. The maximum and minimum values were 82.2°F and 90.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for Outer Banks was 83.4°F. The maximum and minimum values were 80.6°F and 89.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in September 2025 for Outer Banks was 78.1°F. The maximum and minimum values were 73.4°F and 81.2°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Outer Banks
The most sunny months:
October 16 days
December 14 days
November 13 days
The most warm months:
July 84.8 °F
August 83.0 °F
June 78.7 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
July 84.2 °F
August 83.7 °F
September 80.0 °F
The most cold months:
January 47.7 °F
February 48.8 °F
December 52.9 °F
The most rainy months:
July 4 days
August 4 days
June 3 days
The most windy months:
March 15 mph
January 14 mph
December 14 mph

Outer Banks on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
Chicago +12
Hawaii +80
Honolulu +80
Houston +62
Las Vegas +44
Los Angeles +56
Maui +74
Miami +64
Miami Beach +70
New York +12
San Diego +58
San Francisco +50
Sarasota +60
Tampa +60
Washington +16
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Outer Banks
Local time: 13:00
29 jan, thursday
1500 34°F
S
15 mph
1800 36°F
SE
12 mph
2100 34°F
SE
12 mph
30 jan, friday
0000 32°F
SE
10 mph
0300 32°F
SE
9 mph
0600 32°F
S
8 mph
0900 34°F
S
9 mph
1200 34°F
S
8 mph