Planning a trip to Wilmington in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +25°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 110 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
110 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wilmington has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Wilmington in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wilmington for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +7°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +25°C.
Is Wilmington warm or cold in May?
Wilmington is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +18°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Wilmington:
Climate in Wilmington in May
Wilmington weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+25°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
0°C
+5°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+37°C
+37°C
Rainfall
88 mm
110 mm
145 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
73%
76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
8
5
Cloudy days
6
6
4
Rainy days
13
17
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +21°C to +25°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 110 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in April to 8 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Wilmington in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Wilmington is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Wilmington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 159 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 72 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Wilmington wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 202 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Wilmington?
This is the weather in Wilmington in May 2024:
1 May
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+23°C
2 May
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+24°C
3 May
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+22°C
4 May
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+23°C
5 May
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+23°C
6 May
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+24°C
7 May
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+27°C
8 May
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+30°C
9 May
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+31°C
10 May
☀️
+25°C
11 May
☀️
+25°C
12 May
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+26°C
13 May
☀️
+27°C
14 May
☀️
+25°C
15 May
☀️
+25°C
16 May
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+28°C
17 May
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+28°C
18 May
☁️
+22°C
19 May
🌫️
+23°C
20 May
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+26°C
21 May
🌧️
+24°C
22 May
☀️
+26°C
23 May
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+26°C
24 May
☀️
+25°C
25 May
🌧️
+23°C
26 May
🌧️
+18°C
27 May
🌧️
+17°C
28 May
🌧️
+23°C
29 May
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+21°C
30 May
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+26°C
31 May
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+25°C
In May 2024 Wilmington had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Wilmington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Wilmington in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+20°C) and the highest in 2019 (+24°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 840 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2153 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wilmington in May:
Is May a good time to visit Wilmington?
May is a really good time to go to Wilmington. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Wilmington.
Can you sunbathe in Wilmington in May?
May is warm in Wilmington. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Wilmington rainy in May?
Wilmington is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Wilmington in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wilmington in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wilmington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
