How many days do you need in Outer Banks?

The Outer Banks is filled to the brim with fun and exciting things to do. You could comfortably spend a week exploring the island for sure. But with the best itinerary in place, you can easily hit all of the island's highlights in a span of 3 to 4 days.



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The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September and November, when lodging rates drop and crowds dissipate. Most mainland North Carolina residents and out-of-towners arrive during the summer months, when humidity is high and average temperatures consistently hit the upper 80s.

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The Best Places to Live in the Outer Banks
  • Corolla. The most northern town in the Outer Banks, Corolla is home to miles of beautiful beaches, wild horses, fabulous restaurants, a plethora of outdoor activities, and great golfing. ...
  • Duck. ...
  • Southern Shores. ...
  • Kitty Hawk. ...
  • Kill Devil Hills. ...
  • Nags Head. ...
  • Manteo. ...
  • Rodanthe.


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The Outer Banks off-season typically runs from about mid-November to mid-March. Depending on when you choose to visit, you could see temperatures as high as the mid-60s during the day and as low as the mid-30s at night.

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Outer Banks, NC enjoys around 200 sunny days each year, with a year-round average hovering around 70°.

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