When you’re ready to leave the daily routine behind and focus on vacation fun for a while instead, there’s no better place on the map to find yourself than the Outer Banks. Brimming over with rich history, stunning landscapes, amazing wildlife and the shopping and dining stops to top it all off too, the Outer Banks is certainly a place where travelers can find something that intrigues them year-round! That said, visitors who are heading this way in the fall are in for a real treat. From time outdoors to annual festivals on the calendar, there’s no shortage of fun when it comes to designing a customized fall vacation in the Outer Banks. The following are just a few of the many reasons this is the perfect time of year to set your travel sights here!
You Can Enjoy Amazing Weather and Fewer Crowds
Summer in the Outer Banks draws in droves of visitors from across the map with good reason. Whether travelers are looking to hit the waves in style, soak up the sun from the sand or make the most of summer festivals, it’s a vibrant time of year to find yourself here. While this is ideal for some, others prefer a getaway with a more relaxed vibe and cooler temperatures to match. If the latter sounds like you, then a fall trip to the Outer Banks promises to inspire. School is back in session so many traveling families have left the Outer Banks in their summer wake. Fall also marks the shoulder season before winter adventurers look for new locales to enjoy. This gives autumn visitors to the Outer Banks more space to roam, relax, and enjoy their surroundings without the high travel season crowds to contend with. Temperatures this time of year are just as inviting and ensure that time outside is well spent. Visitors who head to the Outer Banks in the fall can typically count on highs in the 80s through September and lingering around the low 70s in October. Even in November, average temperatures in the Outer Banks stick around 65 degrees making for a comfortable stay.
It’s a Terrific Time of Year for Beach Hopping
That combination of great weather and fewer crowds makes fall a terrific time of year for visitors to the Outer Banks to enjoy beach hopping at their leisure. The Outer Banks is made up of a collection of charming communities, each with its own shorelines to explore. When you don’t have to worry about too many others sharing the space, it’s a chance to really relax, unwind, and admire the scenery at your own pace. If you find yourself in Nags Head in the fall, time at Jockey’s Ridge State Park is an amazing choice. You can settle in, explore, or put your nature photography skills to the test here too this time of year. Don’t overlook the joy of a fall beach bonfire complete with s’mores exclusively in Nags Head with a permit in hand when you want the fun to extend beyond sundown each day of your stay!
Fall Is the Time for Great Festivals
While the Outer Banks hosts a variety of fun festivals for visitors and locals to enjoy year-round, fall comes with a particularly appealing lineup to look forward to. If you’re heading this way in October, you’ll be right on time to enjoy the arrival of the Outer Banks Seafood Festival which is always as delicious as it is entertaining. Another great fall festival to add to your itinerary is the Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival which is hosted in Manteo at the end of the month.
See our Outer Banks Events Calendar for all Events.
You’ll Find Prime Fishing Opportunities
Fall is epic for fishing on the Outer Banks! Surf fisherman love the blue fish runs, rockfish, and especially trout! Offshore fishing is on fire! You’ll reel in everything from yellowfin tuna, dolphin, and blue marlin as well. November marks the month when bigeye tuna and giant bluefin are at peak numbers while Spanish mackerel are typically found nearer to the shoreline.
It’s Surf Season
If adrenaline-pumping fun on the waves is just your style, heading to the Outer Banks in the fall means you’ll be aligned with prime surf season too. Swells are impressive this time of year, making the waters a big draw for those who are experienced on a surfboard. The mild temperatures make it comfortable for surfers to stay out on the water longer as well.
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