October verdict

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States in October

Weather score62Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, United States travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

71mm

Sun

7.2h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

62

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Wilmington, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October25°C average high

October is close to Wilmington's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October71mm average rain

October is one of Wilmington's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October7.2 hours average sun

October sits close to Wilmington's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October24°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October62 weather score

October scores above Wilmington's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsMay to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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