Best time to visit Wilmington

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When is the best time to visit Wilmington?

The best time to visit Wilmington is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Wilmington13
    Jan
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Wilmington15
    Feb
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Wilmington19
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Wilmington23
    Apr
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Wilmington27
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Wilmington30
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Wilmington32
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Wilmington31
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Wilmington30
    Sep
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Wilmington25
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Wilmington20
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Wilmington16
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Wilmington?

The hottest time of year in Wilmington is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Wilmington?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Wilmington with 203mm on average. There are normally 12 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Wilmington?

The sunniest time of year in Wilmington is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Wilmington?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Wilmington in August when the water temperature reaches 27°C.

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The weather guide for North Carolina (Wilmington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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