Wilmington weather by month
Average highs run from 57°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 60 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and November.
Best time to visit Wilmington
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in | 6 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| February | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in | 6 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| March | 67°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| April | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 87°F | 69°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 10 | 0 | hot |
| July | 90°F | 73°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| August | 88°F | 72°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| September | 84°F | 67°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 76°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| November | 67°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| December | 60°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| Year | 74°F avg | 54°F avg | 60.2 in | 0.9 in | 79 | 45 | 37 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Wilmington Intl. Airport, NC (USW00013748), 3.3 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Wilmington
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 52m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 26m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (5:01 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:27 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 99 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 am | 5:24 pm | 10h 07m |
| February | 6:56 am | 5:55 pm | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:22 am | 7:19 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:40 am | 7:42 pm | 13h 03m |
| May | 6:09 am | 8:06 pm | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:59 am | 8:24 pm | 14h 25m |
| July | 6:11 am | 8:23 pm | 14h 13m |
| August | 6:33 am | 7:58 pm | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:54 am | 7:17 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:17 am | 6:36 pm | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:44 am | 5:07 pm | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:10 am | 5:03 pm | 9h 53m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Wilmington with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Wilmington getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Wilmington.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wilmington?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 73°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Wilmington?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 36°F and highs of 57°F.
What is the rainiest month in Wilmington?
September gets the most precipitation, 8.7 inches on average. April is the driest at 3.1 inches.
Does it snow in Wilmington?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
For comfortable weather, March to April and November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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