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 / 2 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 36 °F, 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 / 3 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 37 °F, 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 / 7 °C, 10 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 11 °C, 8 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 16 °C, 9 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 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 / 21 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), peak hurricane season Sep–Oct.32 °C / 23 °C, 13 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 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 / 22 °C, 13 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 19 °C, 11 rain days84 °F / 66 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Wilmington, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 13 °C, 8 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 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 / 7 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 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 / 4 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday