When to go · Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina, month by month
The best months for Wilmington, North Carolina: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), peak hurricane season Sep–Oct.32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), peak hurricane season Sep–Oct.31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wilmington, North Carolina, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Wilmington, North Carolina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.