Wilmington

What is the climate like in Wilmington?

The best time to visit Wilmington is typically October – November, with trip comfort peaking in October (7.4/10). Wilmington is warmest in July, when daily highs average 87°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 40°F (4°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is October; the year sees roughly 57 in (1437 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitOctober – November — comfort peaks in October (7.4/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 87°F (31°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 40°F (4°C)
• Wettest monthAugust (7.6 in (194 mm))
• Driest monthOctober (2.6 in (66 mm))
• Annual precipitation57 in (1437 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromWilmington Intl AP, 6 km away (1948-2026)