When to go · Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina in January
Mixed month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
- MayGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
- SeptemberGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
- OctoberGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Weather in January
- Wilmington, North CarolinaHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wilmington, North Carolina, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 10
Apr: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Outside 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.
April: 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast