Best time to visit Manteo, NC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Manteo runs from March through June — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
50.7°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
3.78 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 49m

February Cool
High
52.5°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
3.16 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Good
High
58.6°F
Low
42.7°F
Precip
3.80 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Excellent
High
67.9°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
2.93 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Excellent
High
74.8°F
Low
60.0°F
Precip
3.52 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 54m

June Good
High
82.2°F
Low
68.9°F
Precip
4.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

July Wet
High
85.8°F
Low
73.4°F
Precip
5.26 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

August Wet
High
84.2°F
Low
72.3°F
Precip
5.64 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

September Good
High
79.3°F
Low
68.5°F
Precip
4.54 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Excellent
High
71.4°F
Low
58.2°F
Precip
3.24 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Good
High
61.4°F
Low
47.6°F
Precip
2.88 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 4m

December Cool
High
54.9°F
Low
40.2°F
Precip
3.34 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

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