Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States in December
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Wilmington, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December16°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Wilmington's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December92mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Wilmington's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.7 hours average sun
December is one of Wilmington's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is below Wilmington's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December27 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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