Best time to visit Wilmington, DE

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Wilmington runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
37.9°F
Low
23.8°F
Precip
3.67 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

February Cold
High
40.9°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
3.03 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 29m

March Cool
High
49.2°F
Low
32.3°F
Precip
4.65 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
61.1°F
Low
42.5°F
Precip
4.06 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Excellent
High
70.6°F
Low
52.4°F
Precip
3.76 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

June Good
High
79.4°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
4.71 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

July Wet
High
84.0°F
Low
67.2°F
Precip
5.17 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

August Good
High
81.9°F
Low
65.7°F
Precip
4.39 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 34m

September Wet
High
75.0°F
Low
58.6°F
Precip
5.13 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
63.3°F
Low
47.0°F
Precip
4.12 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 55m

November Cool
High
52.5°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
3.25 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 46m

December Cold
High
42.8°F
Low
29.0°F
Precip
4.37 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

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