The climate in Wilmington during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Wilmington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | -2.6°C 27.3°F |
Average temperature | 1.9°C 35.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 10 days |
Sea temperature | 6.5°C 43.8°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest 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.
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 Wilmington in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
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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 |