April weather forecastWilmington, NC

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April

Weather in April

Wilmington's April weather fully immerses the city into spring. Temperatures hover comfortably around 70.7°F (21.5°C) making April one of the commendably warmer months. The mix of balmy weather and increased sunshine provides perfect conditions for wildlife watching at the Wilmington Seahawk Nature Trail. Despite the increase in humidity, the tourism industry thrives as beachgoers start visiting Wrightsville beach, attracted by the warmer sea temperatures.

Temperature

With the start of April in Wilmington, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from March's refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). In Wilmington, the average temperature during the nights of April drops to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Humidity

In Wilmington, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout April, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 41.42" (1052mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature in Wilmington is 64.9°F (18.3°C).
Note: In water with a temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Wilmington, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of April in Wilmington, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Wilmington is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In April, in Wilmington, the average high-temperature is 70.7°F (21.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C).

In Wilmington, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

In Wilmington, North Carolina, in April, during 13.8 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Wilmington, snow does not fall in April through December.

In April, in Wilmington, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

In April, the average ocean temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

In April, the average day length in Wilmington, North Carolina, is 13h and 4min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in April in Wilmington, North Carolina, is 9.8h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

62.4°F

70.7°F

78.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.9mph

10.2mph

9.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.8

14.1

11.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

39%

31%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in April
Wilmington, NC

Average high temperature in April: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

Average low temperature in April: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Wilmington, NC

Average pressure in April: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Wilmington, NC

Average wind speed in April: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in April
Wilmington, NC

Average humidity in April: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Wilmington, NC

Average rainfall in April: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in April
Wilmington, NC

Average rainfall days in April: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Wilmington, NC

Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Wilmington, NC

Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Wilmington, NC

Average sea temperature in April: 64.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.5°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Wilmington, NC

Average daylight in April: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Wilmington, NC

Average sunshine days in April: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Wilmington, NC

Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Wilmington, NC

Average cloud cover in April: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Wilmington, NC

Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).