When is the best time to go to Wilmington
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wilmington, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Wilmington
Wilmington weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wilmington are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 83mm | 5.6hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Wilmington during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wilmington for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Wilmington and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Wilmington weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 75mm | 6.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Wilmington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wilmington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Wilmington and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wilmington weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 95mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Wilmington is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wilmington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Wilmington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 95mm | 8hrs | 14.2hrs |
Wilmington's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wilmington.
April is in the spring in Wilmington and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 104mm | 8.6hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Wilmington and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wilmington.
May is in the spring in Wilmington and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 96mm | 9.8hrs | 10.7hrs |
June in Wilmington is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wilmington, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Wilmington and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 114mm | 9.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Wilmington is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wilmington, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Wilmington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 98mm | 9.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Wilmington is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wilmington, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Wilmington and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Wilmington weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 97mm | 7.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
Wilmington's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wilmington, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Wilmington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Wilmington weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 80mm | 7.2hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Wilmington and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wilmington.
October is in the fall / autumn in Wilmington and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wilmington weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 92mm | 5.7hrs | 10.7hrs |
The weather in November in Wilmington is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wilmington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Wilmington and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Wilmington weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 94mm | 5hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Wilmington is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wilmington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Wilmington and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wilmington weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 75mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 114mm 4.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
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