Wilmington, NC Weather
Wilmington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 87°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 85°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Wilmington weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Wilmington looks sunny, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 58% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Wilmington 14-day forecast
About the weather in Wilmington
Weather in Wilmington is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 87°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 56°F (13°C). Annual precipitation averages 58.6 inches (1489 mm) over about 141 rainy days.
Wilmington weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 56°F (13°C)
- Record high: 99°F (37°C) · Record low: 15°F (-10°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows around 40°F (5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 99°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 15°F (-10°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.3 inches (212 mm) of rain over 13 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Wilmington brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Wilmington runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Wilmington is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Wilmington is mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Wilmington by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 40° | 10 | 3.9 in | 7.4 h/day | 73% |
| February | 60° | 44° | 9 | 4.0 in | 7.8 h/day | 74% |
| March | 65° | 49° | 10 | 3.4 in | 8.8 h/day | 72% |
| April | 71° | 56° | 9 | 3.6 in | 10.7 h/day | 71% |
| May | 79° | 64° | 12 | 4.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 75% |
| June | 84° | 71° | 15 | 5.1 in | 11.8 h/day | 78% |
| July | 87° | 75° | 19 | 5.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 81% |
| August | 85° | 74° | 19 | 7.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 83% |
| September | 82° | 70° | 13 | 8.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 81% |
| October | 75° | 60° | 7 | 3.2 in | 9.2 h/day | 76% |
| November | 66° | 50° | 8 | 4.2 in | 8.2 h/day | 75% |
| December | 60° | 45° | 10 | 4.7 in | 7.1 h/day | 77% |