Wilmington weather in October (Delaware, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Wilmington for October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Wilmington typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Wilmington in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 200 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Wilmington, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Wilmington, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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