Wilmington Climate and Weather

Wilmington has a humid subtropical climate with cool winters and hot, humid summers. Average winter temperatures range between 50F and 65F (10C and 18C) while summers weather warms up to a balmy and sticky 80F to 90F (27C to 32C). Spring is warm and mild and visitors should note that often rooftops and cars can be turned yellow due to the pollen dusting during the season. Due to the proximity of the warm Atlantic Ocean waters, Wilmington has been known to be hit by tropical cyclones during the summer months, from November to March and travellers planning their trips should take this into account.