Wilmington weather by month
Average highs run from 41°F in January to 87°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 45 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 20 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 92 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to May and August to October.
Best time to visit Wilmington
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and August to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 6.1 in | 6 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| February | 44°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 7.8 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| March | 53°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.1 in | 7 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| April | 64°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in | 7 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 82°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| August | 85°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| September | 79°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 56°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.2 in | 6 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| December | 46°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 2.9 in | 7 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| Year | 65°F avg | 46°F avg | 45.3 in | 20.2 in | 75 | 22 | 92 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Wilmington New Castle Co Airport, DE (USW00013781), 5.7 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Wilmington
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 21m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 59m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:37 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:34 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 101 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 am | 5:01 pm | 9h 40m |
| February | 6:54 am | 5:38 pm | 10h 44m |
| March | 7:13 am | 7:08 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:24 am | 7:40 pm | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:47 am | 8:09 pm | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:33 am | 8:31 pm | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:47 am | 8:28 pm | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:14 am | 7:58 pm | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:43 am | 7:10 pm | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:12 am | 6:22 pm | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:47 am | 4:46 pm | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:16 am | 4:38 pm | 9h 22m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Wilmington with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Wilmington getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Wilmington.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wilmington?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Wilmington?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F and highs of 41°F.
What is the rainiest month in Wilmington?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.7 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.8 inches.
Does it snow in Wilmington?
Yes. Wilmington averages 20 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
For comfortable weather, April to May and August to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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