Measurements:
°C
°F
Wilmington
52°F
SE 3 mph
Feels like: 52°F
Precip: 0%
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Wilmington Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+35.0°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in January: 43.6°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in January: 30.4°F
Average water temperature in January: 36.6°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

January 08 35.0°F January 03 35.8°F
January 07 33.8°F January 02 35.8°F
January 06 34.0°F January 01 36.0°F
January 05 35.2°F December 31 36.4°F
January 04 35.6°F December 30 36.4°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Wilmington?

According to our data for the last three years for Wilmington the highest average sea water temperature was in July, August and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in July

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in July 2025 for Wilmington was 84.1°F. The maximum and minimum values were 81.2°F and 86.8°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in August

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The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for Wilmington was 82.8°F. The maximum and minimum values were 78.8°F and 87.4°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

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The average sea surface temperature in September 2025 for Wilmington was 76.0°F. The maximum and minimum values were 73.6°F and 78.4°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Wilmington
The most sunny months:
November 16 days
October 16 days
September 15 days
The most warm months:
July 89.4 °F
August 85.9 °F
June 83.1 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
July 83.7 °F
August 82.9 °F
September 76.9 °F
The most cold months:
January 37.7 °F
February 41.1 °F
December 41.7 °F
The most rainy months:
July 4 days
August 4 days
June 3 days
The most windy months:
March 9 mph
April 9 mph
January 8 mph

Wilmington on the Weather Map

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Maui +72
Miami +86
Miami Beach +80
New York +52
San Diego +64
San Francisco +52
Sarasota +82
Tampa +88
Washington +60
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Wilmington
Local time: 15:29
08 jan, thursday
1800 50°F
E
2 mph
2100 36°F
N
3 mph
09 jan, friday
0000 32°F
N
4 mph
0300 30°F
N
4 mph
0600 30°F
N
6 mph
0900 32°F
N
7 mph
1200 34°F
N
9 mph
1500 36°F
N
9 mph