Wrightsville Beach Weather in August

What's the weather like in Wrightsville Beach (North Carolina) in August 2024?

The climate in Wrightsville Beach during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Wrightsville Beach and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

Wrightsville Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.4°C 88.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.4°C 70.5°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 173 mm 6.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.5°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wrightsville Beach with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach average temperature in August

August rainfall

Wrightsville Beach average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Wrightsville Beach average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wrightsville Beach in August 2024.