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Wrightsville Beach (NC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Wrightsville Beach is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Wrightsville Beach, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a moderate 13°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wrightsville Beach experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1457 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Wrightsville Beach, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 213 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 73 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Wrightsville Beach Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Wrightsville Beach (NC)

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | -1°C
NE 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | 4°C
N 6 m/s
0.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Wed   Dec 25
13°C | 2°C
N 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Wrightsville Beach 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Wrightsville Beach?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wrightsville Beach?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wrightsville Beach?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wrightsville Beach?
    September tops the wettest month list with 213 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wrightsville Beach?
    April is the driest month with 73 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.