Wilmington Weather in May

What's the weather like in Wilmington (Delaware) in May 2024?

The climate in Wilmington during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Wilmington and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Wilmington weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Average temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 104 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest 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.

May temperatures in Wilmington

Wilmington average temperature in May

May rainfall

Wilmington average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Wilmington average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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Wilmington weather stats

Wilmington weather statistics
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
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