When to go · Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle, month by month
The best months for Emerald Isle: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.13 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).14 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.17 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.21 °C / 11 °C, 8 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Emerald Isle's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 16 °C, 9 rain days77 °F / 61 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Emerald Isle's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain days84 °F / 68 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak weekly rates), hurricane season Aug–Oct.31 °C / 23 °C, 12 rain days88 °F / 73 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak weekly rates), hurricane season Aug–Oct.31 °C / 22 °C, 12 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Emerald Isle's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 19 °C, 10 rain days82 °F / 66 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Emerald Isle's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 13 °C, 7 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.19 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.15 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday