Monthly averages for the air temperatures, rainfall amounts, water temperatures and best winds for fishing on the Outer Banks.
| MONTH | AIR, MANTEO | RAIN, MANTEO | WATER, DUCK | BEST WINDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36-51 f | 4.67" | 39-48 f | SE |
| February | 37-54 f | 3.22" | 39-46 f | SE |
| March | 43-60 f | 4.62" | 41-52 f | SE,S,SW |
| April | 51-69 f | 3.13" | 48-59 f | SE,S,SW |
| May | 60-76 f | 4.21" | 53-69 f | NE,E,SE |
| June | 68-83 f | 4.77" | 59-77 f | NE,E,SE |
| July | 72-86 f | 5.25" | 63-78 f | NE,E,SE |
| August | 72-85 f | 5.64" | 67-81 f | NE,E,SE |
| September | 67-81 f | 4.93" | 70-79 f | NW,N,NE |
| October | 57-71 f | 4.10" | 62-72 f | NW,N,NE |
| November | 48-63 f | 3.40" | 53-64 f | NE,E,SE |
| December | 40-55 f | 3.67" | 46-56 f | NE,E,SE |