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Wilmington in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Wilmington in February and see if it is worth visiting.

Weather in Wilmington in February 2026

Good Weather
Mild
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Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Wilmington in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +15°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 91 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wilmington has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Wilmington in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wilmington for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +20°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +28°C.

Is Wilmington warm or cold in February?

Wilmington is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Wilmington, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Wilmington in February

Wilmington weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature+13°C+15°C+17°C
Min. temperature-18°C-9°C-6°C
Max. temperature+26°C+29°C+31°C
Rainfall93 mm91 mm108 mm
Wind3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity70%70%69%
Air pressure1019 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
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Sunny days10910
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Cloudy days777
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Rainy days121214
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Snowy days100
Our opinion
Good
Good
Good

February weather is still as good as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +15°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 93 mm to 91 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in January to 9 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Wilmington in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Wilmington is gradually increasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Wilmington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 36%, leading to total precipitation of around 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Wilmington wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 202 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Wilmington?

This is the weather in Wilmington in February 2025:
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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+18°C
2
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+8°C
3
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+10°C
4
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+6°C
5
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+16°C
6
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+16°C
7
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+18°C
8
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+22°C
9
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+22°C
10
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+24°C
11
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+19°C
12
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+16°C
13
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+18°C
14
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+18°C
15
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+24°C
16
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+25°C
17
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+24°C
18
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+19°C
19
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+15°C
20
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+22°C
21
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+24°C
22
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+26°C
23
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+28°C
24
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+29°C
25
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+18°C
26
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+15°C
27
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+19°C
28
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+28°C
In February 2025 Wilmington had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Wilmington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Wilmington in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+20°C) and the highest in 2019 (+24°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 840 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2153 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wilmington in February:

Is February a good time to visit Wilmington?

February is a really good time to go to Wilmington. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Wilmington.

Can you sunbathe in Wilmington in February?

February has mild temperatures in Wilmington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Wilmington rainy in February?

Wilmington is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Wilmington in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wilmington in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Wilmington

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wilmington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.