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Carolina Beach: Pavillion Ave South

North Carolina

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Carolina Beach: Pavillion Ave South is a public beach access point in the town of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, about 0.7 miles from the town center, and managed by Carolina Beach. The access has restrooms and is accessible, making it a straightforward place to reach the sand. For comfortable weather, spring and fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put May highs around 83°F and October highs around 79°F, while July climbs to about 92°F. Several short trails sit close by if you want to pair a beach visit with a walk. The Fitness Trail is about a mile away, the Campground Trail is roughly 1.2 miles off, and Sand Live Oak Trail and Sugarloaf Trail are both about 1.4 miles away.

Beach Details

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Carolina Beach: Pavillion Ave South

North Carolina

Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan60° high35° low
  2. Feb62° high38° low
  3. Mar68° high43° low
  4. Apr76° high51° low
  5. May83° high60° low
  6. Jun88° high69° low
  7. Jul92° high73° low
  8. Aug90° high71° low
  9. Sep87° high66° low
  10. Oct79° high54° low
  11. Nov70° high44° low
  12. Dec63° high38° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Carolina Beach, North Carolina · 0.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Carolina Beach: Pavillion Ave South

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    60° / 35°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    62° / 38°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    68° / 43°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    76° / 51°

    7 wet

  5. May

    83° / 60°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    88° / 69°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 73°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 71°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 66°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    79° / 54°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    70° / 44°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    63° / 38°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Southport 5 N, NC, 7.2 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.