Wilmington (NC) Climate by Month
The temperature in Wilmington can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Wilmington. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wilmington has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1474 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Wilmington shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 215 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 68 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Wilmington in the United States of America
During the months of April 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 215 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
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