Best time to visit Wilmington, NC
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Wilmington runs from February through May — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 57m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 46m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 47m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 52m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 47m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 14h 15m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 14h 4m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 13h 17m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 12h 12m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 7m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 11m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 44m
Looking for similar climates? See Wilmington's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.