When is the best time to go to Southern Shores

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Southern Shores, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Southern Shores weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Southern Shores are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Southern Shores January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 111mm 5.8hrs 11hrs 13°C

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Southern Shores during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southern Shores for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Southern Shores and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Southern Shores February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 94mm 6.6hrs 11.8hrs 12°C

February in Southern Shores is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southern Shores for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Southern Shores and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Southern Shores March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 102mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs 12°C

The weather in March in Southern Shores is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southern Shores for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Southern Shores and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Southern Shores April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 78mm 9.2hrs 14hrs 15°C

Southern Shores's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southern Shores.

April is in the spring in Southern Shores and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Southern Shores May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 101mm 9.5hrs 15hrs 18°C

May is a damp month in Southern Shores and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southern Shores.

May is in the spring in Southern Shores and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Southern Shores June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 99mm 9.8hrs 11hrs 23°C

The climate in Southern Shores during June can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Southern Shores, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Southern Shores and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Southern Shores July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 130mm 9.6hrs 11.8hrs 26°C

July in Southern Shores is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southern Shores.

July is in the summer in Southern Shores and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Southern Shores weather in July »

August

Southern Shores August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 142mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Southern Shores is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southern Shores.

August is in the summer in Southern Shores and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Southern Shores weather in August »

September

Southern Shores September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 114mm 8.3hrs 14hrs 25°C

Southern Shores's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Southern Shores, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Southern Shores and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Southern Shores October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 98mm 7.3hrs 15hrs 21°C

October is a a little damp month in Southern Shores and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Southern Shores, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Southern Shores and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Southern Shores November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 89mm 6.4hrs 11hrs 17°C

November is a a little damp month in Southern Shores and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southern Shores.

November is in the fall / autumn in Southern Shores and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Southern Shores December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 90mm 5.5hrs 11.8hrs 15°C

December in Southern Shores is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southern Shores for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Southern Shores and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Southern Shores with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Southern Shores weather stats

Southern Shores weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: April 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 10.2°C 50.4°F
Wettest month: August 142mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: August 26.4°C 79.5°F
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