Cape Hatteras National Seashore in May
In May, Cape Hatteras National Seashore averages a high of 77°F and a low of 63°F, with 4.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 253,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 60 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 77° / 63°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 60m
- Visitors
- 253,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (quiet), March (moderate) and December (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Cape Hatteras AP, NC, 1.1 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 77° / 56° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 72° / 54° | Moderate | Mild |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Cape Hatteras National Seashore on nps.gov
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