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Oak Island Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Oak Island can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Oak Island. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Oak Island has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1280 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 175 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 78 mm over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Oak Island Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Oak Island

Fri   Dec 27
14°C | 7°C
N 6 m/s
2.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Sat   Dec 28
19°C | 13°C
SE 3 m/s
0.5 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
19°C | 14°C
SE 6 m/s
30 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

The best time of year to visit Oak Island in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Oak Island?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Oak Island?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Oak Island?
    August tops the wettest month list with 175 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Oak Island?
    January is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.