The climate in Wilmington during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Wilmington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
Average temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 71 mm 2.8 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Wilmington with around 71mm 2.8 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 7.9 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
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Driest month: | October | 71mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 13°C 55.4°F |
Wettest month: | July | 203mm 8ins |