Wilmington in December
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
9Rainy days (100 mm)
9:12 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 16:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -2°C | 82 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 7°C | -1°C | 76 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 105 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 100 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 99 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 29°C | 20°C | 100 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 25°C | 17°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 19°C | 10°C | 92 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 13°C | 5°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 8°C | 1°C | 100 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Wilmington in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 1°C.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
The best months are September, May, August, June.