Current Weather and Forecast in Wilmington, NC
North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Wilmington
Wilmington has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 40°. September brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 141 days.
Wilmington climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Does it snow in Wilmington?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Wilmington shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which month is wettest in Wilmington?
September, at 8.3 inches (212 mm) over about 13 days. October is the driest month, at 3.2 inches (81 mm).
How many rainy days does Wilmington get in a year?
About 141 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 58.6 inches (1489 mm). That works out at roughly 10.6 mm on an average wet day.
What is the best time to visit Wilmington?
Aim for February to May and October to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 69°F (21°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.
Which month is warmest in Wilmington?
July, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilmington?
January, with highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows near 40°F (5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 15°F (-10°C).