Water temperature in Wilmington (NC) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Wilmington in January? Average water temperature in Wilmington in January is 56.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wilmington in January is 68.2°F, and the coldest is 46°F. Average high air temperature in Wilmington in January is 56°F, and average low temperature is 36°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Wilmington
Changes water temperature in Wilmington in January 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Wilmington for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Wilmington, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 54.7°F | 55.9°F | 52.2°F | 67.5°F |
| January 2 | 53.8°F | 54.9°F | 50.7°F | 66.9°F |
| January 3 | 54°F | 54.5°F | 49.8°F | 66.6°F |
| January 4 | 54.3°F | 54.1°F | 48.9°F | 66°F |
| January 5 | 54.5°F | 53.4°F | 48.4°F | 66.6°F |
| January 6 | 55.6°F | 54°F | 48°F | 66.7°F |
| January 7 | 55.6°F | 54°F | 47.3°F | 66.9°F |
| January 8 | 55°F | 53.6°F | 46.6°F | 66.6°F |
| January 9 | 56.8°F | 52.7°F | 46.4°F | 66.2°F |
| January 10 | 55.9°F | 51.6°F | 46.6°F | 66°F |
| January 11 | 55.8°F | 51.8°F | 47.1°F | 66°F |
| January 12 | 56.3°F | 51.4°F | 47.7°F | 66.4°F |
| January 13 | 55.8°F | 51.3°F | 47.8°F | 66.7°F |
| January 14 | 55.2°F | 50.7°F | 47.5°F | 66.9°F |
| January 15 | 54.5°F | 50.4°F | 47.3°F | 68°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 54.3°F | 50°F | 47.3°F | 68°F |
| January 17 | 54.3°F | 49.6°F | 47.1°F | 67.5°F |
| January 18 | 54°F | 49.3°F | 46.8°F | 68.2°F |
| January 19 | 54.3°F | 49.6°F | 46.6°F | 68°F |
| January 20 | 54.5°F | 50°F | 46.2°F | 67.3°F |
| January 21 | 54°F | 48.9°F | 46.4°F | 66.7°F |
| January 22 | 54°F | 47.8°F | 46.8°F | 66.6°F |
| January 23 | 53.8°F | 47.3°F | 47.3°F | 66.7°F |
| January 24 | 54.1°F | 47.3°F | 47.3°F | 66.9°F |
| January 25 | 52.3°F | 47.3°F | 47.3°F | 66.6°F |
| January 26 | 52.7°F | 46.4°F | 46.4°F | 66.4°F |
| January 27 | 51.6°F | 46°F | 46°F | 65.1°F |
| January 28 | 52°F | 46.6°F | 46.6°F | 65.1°F |
| January 29 | 51.6°F | 47.7°F | 47.7°F | 64.4°F |
| January 30 | 51.6°F | 47.7°F | 47.7°F | 63.9°F |
| January 31 | 50.2°F | 48.4°F | 48.4°F | 63.5°F |
Average water temperature in Wilmington in January over a decade
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 54.9°F | 48°F | 55.2°F | 56.1°F | 53.8°F |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 55°F | 54.1°F | 55°F | 50.5°F | 54.7°F |
Wilmington sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wilmington in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Wilmington in January
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Wilmington in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature56°F
- Average LOW temperature36°F
- Average humidity
71 - Average rainfall days10 days
- Average rainfall97mm/3.8''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine5.9h
- Average UV index3
Wilmington water temperature during other months:
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