Playability Score: 79/100 — Good
Current conditions: 85°F, wind 13 mph, 1% chance of rain.
Updated July 9, 2026
Wilmington offers coastal golf with ocean breezes and a mild climate. Spring and fall deliver the best conditions. Summer storms are common but pass quickly. Hurricane season adds wind and rain risk from June through November.
Spring and fall dominate the conversation about golf weather in Wilmington, NC — but the case for each season isn't as simple as "avoid summer heat." April and October both land in the sweet spot for temperature, yet they tell very different stories when you look at wind and rain together.
April averages a 71°F high with lows around 55°F, which sounds ideal, but it's the windiest month of the year at 13.9 mph peak wind — right at the edge of the site's moderate threshold. October flips the script: same 10 precip days as November, winds down to 11.3 mph, and highs of 75°F. Meanwhile, July and August run hot at 87°F and 85°F with 23 and 22 precip days respectively, making summer the clear third choice despite being the calmest wind season.
March through May brings highs from 65°F to 79°F, making temperature comfortable for most of the round. April is the windiest month on the chart at 13.9 mph, which will register as moderate on the scoring model and affect shot-shaping on exposed coastal layouts. May adds a 64°F average low and climbs to 15 precip days, the most of any spring month, so afternoon rain becomes a real planning factor.
July tops out at an 87°F average high with lows that hold near 75°F, pushing heat well above the 60–80°F ideal window for most of the day. At 23 precip days, July is the wettest month of the year — though the upside is that winds calm to 10.8 mph. August is nearly as wet at 22 days and actually the calmest wind month at 10.2 mph, but the heat-and-humidity combo makes early tee times the only realistic option.
October averages a 75°F high and 60°F low — both squarely in the ideal range — with only 10 precip days and winds at 11.3 mph. November matches October's 10 precip days and cools to a 66°F high, still very playable with winds at 11.7 mph. The 16°F daily temperature swing in November means morning rounds can feel brisk in the low 50s, so layering is useful until the round gets going.
December through February hovers between 56°F and 60°F for average highs, which is marginal but not impossible for golf. January and February both carry 12 and 11 precip days respectively, and February's 13.4 mph peak wind makes it the third-windiest month of the year. Lows dipping to 40°F in January create a wide 16°F daily swing, meaning rounds that start cold can warm up considerably, but morning frost delays are possible on exposed coastal courses.
October stands out with only 10 precip days, an average high of 75°F, and winds at 11.3 mph — the best combination of all three metrics outside of winter. November matches the 10 precip-day mark with an average high of 66°F, still comfortably playable. April earns a conditional spot for its 71°F highs, but the 13.9 mph peak wind is a real qualifier and pushes it behind both fall months.
Summer is the hottest and wettest stretch of the year in Wilmington. July averages 87°F highs with 23 precip days, and August isn't far behind at 85°F and 22 precip days. The winds are calmer (10.2–10.8 mph) but heat and daily storm risk make early morning tee times essentially mandatory for a full round.
April is peak wind season at 13.9 mph average, followed closely by March at 13.7 mph and February at 13.4 mph. That's right at the boundary where the scoring model flags conditions as moderate rather than ideal. Coastal courses with minimal tree cover feel every bit of it, especially on approach shots.
October wins on almost every metric: 10 precip days versus April's 12, winds at 11.3 mph versus April's 13.9 mph, and a 75°F average high that sits comfortably in the ideal temperature range. Spring has slightly longer days, but if you can only pick one shoulder season, October's numbers are cleaner.