When to go · Nags Head
Nags Head, month by month
The best months for Nags Head: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 2 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct (check)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Oct (check)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Oct (check)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.20 °C (68 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).26 °C (79 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).30 °C (86 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).33 °C (91 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).33 °C (91 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).29 °C (84 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).23 °C (73 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (hurricane risk, check).16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct (check)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 2 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nags Head, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
May: 5 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).
June: Inside Nags Head's best window: May–Oct (check).
Nags Head: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.