Wilmington Weather in May
What's the weather like in Wilmington (North Carolina) in May 2024?
The climate in Wilmington during May can be summarized as warm, humid 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 muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
| Average temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 109 mm 4.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wilmington with around 109mm 4.3 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Wilmington
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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.
Other monthly averages
Wilmington weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 71mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13°C 55.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 203mm 8ins |
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