Best time to visit Pine Knoll Shores, NC

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

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

January Cool
High
53.7°F
Low
38.7°F
Precip
4.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

February Cool
High
54.6°F
Low
40.1°F
Precip
3.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

March Good
High
60.8°F
Low
46.2°F
Precip
3.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Excellent
High
68.1°F
Low
55.3°F
Precip
3.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 53m

May Good
High
76.3°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
4.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

June Good
High
82.5°F
Low
72.4°F
Precip
3.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

July Wet
High
86.2°F
Low
75.8°F
Precip
5.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

August Wet
High
85.8°F
Low
74.8°F
Precip
7.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

September Wet
High
82.5°F
Low
70.6°F
Precip
9.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
74.3°F
Low
60.3°F
Precip
4.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 6m

November Excellent
High
65.1°F
Low
50.3°F
Precip
3.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 9m

December Good
High
57.1°F
Low
42.5°F
Precip
4.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

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