February in Wilmington, NC: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average February Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 60°F |
| Avg daily low | 44°F |
| Rainy days | 11 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 13.4 mph |
Wind is the defining variable for golf in Wilmington in February. At 13.4 mph peak, it ranks as the third-windiest month of the year, and on an exposed coastal layout that means club selection shifts on virtually every approach. The 60°F average high sits right at the lower edge of comfortable — playable, but pack a layer for morning tee times when lows drop to 44°F, leaving a 16-degree swing across the day.
The silver lining is precipitation. February is the second-driest month of the year here at just 11 rain days, so while the wind demands attention, you're less likely to get rained out than in almost any other month on the calendar. Tee times do thin out compared to peak spring, which means more open fairways and easier booking — provided you're comfortable playing in a stiff coastal breeze.
Book earlier slots on days when the forecast shows lighter wind — the data shows 13.4 mph peaks, and barrier-island-adjacent courses amplify that. Rates are softer than March, so securing preferred tee times is generally easier than it will be once spring demand picks up. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
February improves on January by 4°F on the average high and sheds one rain day, making it slightly more playable despite a modest wind increase of 0.7 mph. March pushes temperatures another 5°F warmer and brings lows up to 49°F, but it adds two more rain days and a tick more wind at 13.7 mph. If your priority is dry conditions over warmth, February actually edges out March on that single metric.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Wilmington, NC for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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The 60°F average high is on the cooler side but stays within a playable range, especially mid-afternoon. The bigger factor is the 13.4 mph peak wind, which ranks third-highest of any month — coastal courses will feel breezy, so if wind bothers your game more than cold does, mid-morning starts on calmer days are your best bet.
February is actually the second-driest month of the year here, averaging just 11 precipitation days. That doesn't mean rain is absent, but your odds of a dry round are better in February than in nearly any other month, including the popular spring window of March and beyond.