Best time to visit Wrightsville Beach, NC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Wrightsville Beach runs from February through May — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
56.2°F
Low
36.1°F
Precip
3.95 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

February Good
High
59.0°F
Low
38.1°F
Precip
3.55 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

March Good
High
65.6°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
3.93 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Excellent
High
73.9°F
Low
51.5°F
Precip
3.70 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 52m

May Good
High
80.5°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
4.50 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

June Wet
High
86.8°F
Low
69.4°F
Precip
5.35 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

July Wet
High
90.1°F
Low
73.6°F
Precip
8.79 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 4m

August Wet
High
88.6°F
Low
71.9°F
Precip
8.49 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 17m

September Wet
High
84.5°F
Low
66.9°F
Precip
9.19 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Wet
High
75.7°F
Low
55.6°F
Precip
5.53 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 7m

November Good
High
66.4°F
Low
44.1°F
Precip
3.97 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 11m

December Good
High
59.7°F
Low
38.5°F
Precip
4.14 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 9h 44m

Looking for similar climates? See Wrightsville Beach's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.