Climate normals · 1970–2000
Wilmington Climate
Wilmington is a city in United States (NC) with a population of about 115,933. Its average annual temperature is 17.5°C (64°F), with roughly 1409 mm of rain per year.
17.5°C
Avg Temp
1409
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Wilmington Climate
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F) and receives about 1409 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.5°C
Avg Temp
1409
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 46° | 109 mm |
| February | 9° / 48° | 98 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 105 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 75 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 108 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 140 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 193 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 176 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 155 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 74 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 81 mm |
| December | 9° / 49° | 95 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Wilmington
The most comfortable months to visit Wilmington are typically May, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Wilmington are typically May, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Wilmington, United States has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C and about 1409 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Wilmington average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.