Wilmington in October

7.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 19°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
8Rainy days (92 mm)
10:55 hDaylight
07:20Sunrise · 18:15 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

5° -2° J 7° -1° F 11° 2° M 18° 8° A 23° 13° M 28° 18° J 30° 21° J 29° 20° A 25° 17° S 19° 10° O 13° 5° N 8° 1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-2°C82 mm 9– – 4.8
February 7°C-1°C76 mm 9– – 5.2
March 11°C2°C105 mm 10– – 5.9
April 18°C8°C92 mm 11– – 7.0
May 23°C13°C88 mm 11– – 7.6
June 28°C18°C100 mm 11– – 7.5
July 30°C21°C99 mm 11– – 7.2
August 29°C20°C100 mm 11– – 7.6
September 25°C17°C107 mm 10– – 7.7
October 19°C10°C92 mm 8– – 7.5
November 13°C5°C75 mm 8– – 6.6
December 8°C1°C100 mm 9– – 5.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Wilmington in October?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Wilmington?

The best months are September, May, August, June.