Wilmington weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (69°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, OctOff season Aug–Sep, Dec–Feb
About Wilmington weather
Is it raining in Wilmington right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Wilmington this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–26° and lows of 12–19°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Wilmington lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wilmington?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Wilmington weather by month
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Wilmington is Apr–May, Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Aug–Sep, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Wilmington?
September is the wettest month, with about 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Wilmington?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
How warm is the sea in Wilmington?
The sea is warmest in July at about 30°C (85°F) and coolest in January at about 11°C (52°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in May–Oct.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months