When to go · Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina in February
Mixed month. Outside 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).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside 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).
Is another month better than February?
February 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 February
- Wilmington, North CarolinaHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Mardi Gras (New Orleans) big impact
Feb or Mar (varies) · United States
New Orleans hotels triple in price and sell out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wilmington, North Carolina, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 9
Apr: 8 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Apr: 1
February: Outside 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).
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