Best time to visit Wilmington

Q: When is the best time to visit Wilmington?

The best time to visit Wilmington is April and May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Wilmington?

The hottest time of year in Wilmington is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Wilmington?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Wilmington with 203mm on average. There are normally 12 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Wilmington?

The sunniest time of year in Wilmington is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Wilmington?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Wilmington in August when the water temperature reaches 27°C.

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When is the best time to visit Wilmington?

The best time to visit Wilmington is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

55
Jan
59
Feb
66
Mar
73
Apr
81
May
86
Jun
90
Jul
88
Aug
86
Sep
77
Oct
68
Nov
61
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
6
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
9
Jul
8
Aug
8
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Wilmington?

The hottest time of year in Wilmington is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 90°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Wilmington?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Wilmington with 8.0 inches on average. There are normally 12 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Wilmington?

The sunniest time of year in Wilmington is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Wilmington?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Wilmington in August when the water temperature reaches 81°F.