Best Time to Visit Wilmington

Best time: Apr, Oct, May, Nov. Jul is warmest (32.2°C high); Jul is rainiest (196 mm).

Wilmington weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan13.51.71084
Feb15.52.8985.2
Mar19.56.61057
Apr23.810.6758.9
May27.415.31099.7
Jun30.519.71419.6
Jul32.222.11969.5
Aug31.421.51758.6
Sep29.218.61517.1
Oct24.712.1725.9
Nov20.37.3814.6
Dec15.73.1943.7

Average high temperature

Jan 14°
Feb 16°
Mar 20°
Apr 24°
May 27°
Jun 31°
Jul 32°
Aug 31°
Sep 29°
Oct 25°
Nov 20°
Dec 16°

Best months by activity

Overall: AprOctMayNov

Beaches: JunJulMayAug

Hiking: AprOctNov

Sightseeing: AprOctMayNov

Wilmington quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wilmington?

Apr, Oct, May, Nov.

What is the rainiest month?

Jul, about 196 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 32.2°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.