Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States in May
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
109mm
Sun
9.1h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Wilmington, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May109mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Wilmington's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.1 hours average sun
May is one of Wilmington's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is close to Wilmington's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May68 weather score
May scores above Wilmington's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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