August weather in Wrightsville Beach, NC
The average temperature in Wrightsville Beach in August is 80.3°F (71.9°F–88.6°F). Average precipitation: 8.49 inches.
August is a summer month in Wrightsville Beach, and is warmer than the annual average of 64.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 17m. For travel, August is a wet month.
Avg High
88.6°F
Avg Low
71.9°F
Precipitation
8.49 in
Daylight
13h 17m
August records in Wrightsville Beach
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 95.0°F (2008) | 62.1°F (2017) | 1.60 in (2018) |
| August 2 | 96.1°F (2020) | 62.1°F (2017) | 2.15 in (2025) |
| August 3 | 96.1°F (2008) | 66.0°F (2023) | 2.28 in (2016) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (2011) | 66.0°F (2023) | 3.66 in (2020) |
| August 5 | 97.0°F (2008) | 64.9°F (2013) | 1.33 in (2023) |
| August 6 | 98.1°F (2008) | 60.1°F (2021) | 1.72 in (2016) |
| August 7 | 97.0°F (2008) | 66.9°F (2013) | 2.33 in (2024) |
| August 8 | 100.0°F (2008) | 66.9°F (2022) | 5.90 in (2024) |
| August 9 | 100.0°F (2011) | 68.0°F (2008) | 4.04 in (2017) |
| August 10 | 98.1°F (2011) | 66.9°F (2023) | 2.89 in (2024) |
| August 11 | 99.0°F (2009) | 66.9°F (2008) | 0.91 in (2025) |
| August 12 | 98.1°F (2009) | 63.0°F (2008) | 0.79 in (2024) |
| August 13 | 97.0°F (2010) | 66.0°F (2008) | 1.30 in (2020) |
| August 14 | 93.9°F (2013) | 63.0°F (2008) | 1.10 in (2022) |
| August 15 | 96.1°F (2016) | 63.0°F (2008) | 1.41 in (2013) |
| August 16 | 93.0°F (2012) | 64.0°F (2013) | 1.62 in (2019) |
| August 17 | 93.0°F (2018) | 64.9°F (2014) | 2.31 in (2019) |
| August 18 | 95.0°F (2014) | 64.9°F (2014) | 4.36 in (2013) |
| August 19 | 97.0°F (2016) | 69.1°F (2008) | 1.12 in (2016) |
| August 20 | 93.9°F (2014) | 70.0°F (2008) | 3.98 in (2010) |
| August 21 | 93.9°F (2015) | 66.9°F (2024) | 2.76 in (2021) |
| August 22 | 96.1°F (2016) | 64.0°F (2024) | 1.18 in (2009) |
| August 23 | 98.1°F (2014) | 64.0°F (2024) | 0.69 in (2010) |
| August 24 | 93.9°F (2017) | 66.0°F (2018) | 1.02 in (2017) |
| August 25 | 89.1°F (2011) | 64.9°F (2013) | 0.87 in (2010) |
| August 26 | 91.0°F (2011) | 63.0°F (2013) | 1.58 in (2015) |
| August 27 | 91.9°F (2023) | 63.0°F (2013) | 7.38 in (2011) |
| August 28 | 95.0°F (2020) | 63.0°F (2014) | 1.60 in (2008) |
| August 29 | 93.9°F (2020) | 64.0°F (2014) | 1.31 in (2017) |
| August 30 | 91.9°F (2020) | 64.0°F (2025) | 0.31 in (2022) |
| August 31 | 93.9°F (2021) | 64.0°F (2011) | 4.21 in (2023) |