Hatteras — Water Temperature in October

Water Temperature Range

18°C

minimum

23°C

average

27°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
OCT 1	-10°C	23°C	24°C	25°C
OCT 2	23°C	24°C	24°C	24°C
OCT 3	24°C	24°C	24°C	24°C
OCT 4	24°C	24°C	23°C	25°C
OCT 5	25°C	24°C	22°C	25°C
OCT 6	25°C	24°C	22°C	26°C
OCT 7	24°C	24°C	23°C	26°C
OCT 8	23°C	25°C	23°C	27°C
OCT 9	23°C	25°C	23°C	26°C
OCT 10	23°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
OCT 11	23°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
OCT 12	23°C	24°C	23°C	23°C
OCT 13	24°C	23°C	22°C	22°C
OCT 14	24°C	23°C	22°C	23°C
OCT 15	24°C	23°C	21°C	24°C
OCT 16	24°C	23°C	21°C	23°C
OCT 17	24°C	22°C	20°C	23°C
OCT 18	24°C	22°C	20°C	22°C
OCT 19	23°C	22°C	19°C	22°C
OCT 20	24°C	21°C	19°C	21°C
OCT 21	23°C	21°C	19°C	21°C
OCT 22	20°C	21°C	19°C	22°C
OCT 23	19°C	22°C	20°C	23°C
OCT 24	19°C	22°C	20°C	23°C
OCT 25	18°C	22°C	21°C	23°C
OCT 26	18°C	21°C	20°C	22°C
OCT 27	18°C	21°C	20°C	20°C
OCT 28	18°C	21°C	19°C	22°C
OCT 29	19°C	21°C	19°C	22°C
OCT 30	19°C	20°C	19°C	21°C
OCT 31	19°C	20°C	18°C	21°C

October: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

15°C

Average Day Air Temperature

24°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

125 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

11 hrs

Sunshine per Day

7 hrs

Average Wind Speed

15 km/h

Average Humidity

75%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels warm and comfortable even if the day isn’t hot. The water can feel warmer than the air, so getting out may feel a bit cool.