Our verdict
The best time to visit Wilmington is March-April
During the warmer months, temperatures in Wilmington can rise to a maximum of 32℃ (90℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of 2℃ (35℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Wilmington when the days are longest, you should visit in July. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Wilmington in September – It’s the wettest month of the year.
For more information about when to travel to Wilmington, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.
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Wilmington seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Wilmington as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Wilmington is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Wilmington
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Wilmington for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Wilmington climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Wilmington for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Wilmington in January
- Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wilmington in February
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Wilmington in March
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Wilmington in April
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Wilmington in May
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Wilmington in June
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Wilmington in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 94mm (4") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Wilmington in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 129mm (5") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Wilmington in September
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 137mm (5") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Wilmington in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Wilmington in November
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Wilmington in December
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 87mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wilmington in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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