Climate
Wilmington weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.
Average temperatures
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best time to visit: March, April, November, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 10 |
| February | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 10 |
| March | 67°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 10 |
| April | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 8 |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 10 |
| June | 87°F | 69°F | 5.7 in | 11 |
| July | 90°F | 73°F | 6.9 in | 13 |
| August | 88°F | 72°F | 8.2 in | 14 |
| September | 84°F | 67°F | 8.7 in | 11 |
| October | 76°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 8 |
| November | 67°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 9 |
| December | 60°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 10 |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Wilmington Intl Ap, Nc Us (4.1 mi away, 33 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
Questions
What is the hottest month in Wilmington?
July, with an average high of 90°F and low of 73°F.
What is the coldest month in Wilmington?
January, with an average low of 36°F and high of 57°F.
When does it rain most in Wilmington?
September is the wettest month, averaging 8.7 in of precipitation; the year totals about 60.4 inches.
What is the best time to visit Wilmington?
For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, March, April, November.
Where do these numbers come from?
NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Wilmington Intl Ap weather station, 4.1 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.