Wilmington, DE weather and climate in 2024
Day
5 °C
Night
-4 °C
Sea
3 °C
Precipitation
83 mm
in month
Rainy days
11 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
67 %
Day
5 °C
Night
-4 °C
Sea
3 °C
Precipitation
83 mm
in month
Rainy days
11 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
67 %
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Weather overview
Wilmington, DE (United States of America) in general has a mild continental climate. The day temperatures range from 5 °C (40 °F) in January to 31 °C (87 °F) in July. The driest month is October with just 8 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is May with 11 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from -4 °C (24 °F) in January to 20 °C (67 °F) in July.
January weather
The day temperature is on its minimum, its value is 5 °C (40 °F) in Wilmington, DE, and the minimum of the night temperature can be noticed as well in this month. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 83 mm (3.25 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in this month.
February weather
The number of rainy days starts to descent, the value of this measure is 10 days in Wilmington, DE, while the minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed in this month. The day temperature rise's start could be observed, and the night temperature starts to rise too, its value is -3 °C (26 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
March weather
The number of rainy days starts to rise, its value is 11 days in Wilmington, DE, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, with its value of 104 mm (4.08 in). The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 11 °C (52 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 1 °C (33 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 7 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum, its value is 4.
April weather
The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 96 mm (3.77 in) in Wilmington, DE. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 18 °C (64 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, the value of this measure is 6 °C (42 °F). The humidity is on its minimum, its value is 61 %. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 7 hours.
May weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Wilmington, DE. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 23 °C (74 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 11 °C (52 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 105 mm (4.15 in), while the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, with its value of 11 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 8 hours.
June weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Wilmington, DE. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 17 °C (62 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 9 hours. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value of 10 days. The day length is on its maximum, with its value being 15 hours.
July weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in July in Wilmington, DE. The day temperature is on its maximum, with its value being 31 °C (87 °F), and the maximum of the night temperature is observable as well, with its value being 20 °C (67 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 118 mm (4.66 in).
August weather
The tourist season continues in Wilmington, DE. The day temperature starts to descent, with its value of 30 °C (85 °F), and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed as well, its value is 19 °C (66 °F). The rainfall amount starts to descent, its value is 97 mm (3.82 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value of 8 hours. The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed, with its value of 3.
September weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 26 °C (78 °F) in Wilmington, DE, and the night temperature continues to descent as well, with its value of 15 °C (58 °F). There is pending tourist season. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 8 days, on the contrary the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed. The maximum of the humidity is observable.
October weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 19 °C (67 °F) in Wilmington, DE, and the night temperature continues to descent too, its value is 8 °C (46 °F). The minimum of the number of rainy days is observable, the value of this measure is 8 days, while the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 96 mm (3.76 in). The tourist season is close to its peak. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month.
November weather
The number of rainy days starts to rise, its value is 10 days in Wilmington, DE, while the rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value of 87 mm (3.42 in). The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 3 °C (38 °F), and the day temperature continues to descent as well, the value of this measure is 13 °C (56 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 5 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 7 °C (45 °F) in Wilmington, DE, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being -1 °C (29 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 11 days, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, with its value of 98 mm (3.87 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed in December. The minimum of the day length is observable, with its value being 9 hours.
FAQs
How windy is it in Wilmington, DE in April?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Wilmington, DE in April is 4.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Wilmington, DE in May?
In Wilmington, DE in May, we can expect 11 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.7 days of the week, or in general - 38 % days.
Is there a wet season in Wilmington, DE in June?
No, there is no wet season in Wilmington, DE in June - you can expect 10 days of rain during the month.
Are there good conditions to visit in Wilmington, DE in July?
July is a good month to visit Wilmington, DE. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 31 °C (87 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 23 °C (73 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 20 °C (67 °F).
What is the temperature in Wilmington, DE during the day in August?
In Wilmington, DE in August, the average daily temperatures will be 30 °C (85 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in Wilmington, DE in September?
In Wilmington, DE in September, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the sea temperature in October in Wilmington, DE?
The temperature of the sea in October in Wilmington, DE is 18 °C (64 °F). At this sea temperature, swimming probably won't be the best experience. You probably won't like to stay in water for a long time. On the other hand, there are a minority of people who seek these conditions. The value is lower by 5 °C (41 °F) than in the previous month.
What is the night temperature in November in Wilmington, DE?
The average night temperature in Wilmington, DE in November is 3 °C (38 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating. In absolute terms, the decrease compared to the last month is 5 °C (40 °F).
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.