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Weather in Wilmington, Delaware for October 2026

Your guide to Wilmington weather in October - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, October 2026 in Wilmington has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 21.6 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0.1 °F).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Wilmington with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 17.5 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wilmington at the beginning of October is 21.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 12.3 °F by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Wilmington experiences moderate rainfall in October, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 347.4 mm.

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Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
17°/9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Wilmington Weather October

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September
November
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
23°
2
Partly cloudy
25°
3
Overcast
20°
4
Sunny
21°
5
Fog
24°
6
Mist
19°
7
Mist
21°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°
9
Sunny
20°
10
Cloudy
15°
11
Light rain
17°
12
Sunny
23°
13
Sunny
24°
14
Sunny
26°
15
Overcast
18°
16
Sunny
22°
17
Overcast
21°
18
Sunny
8°
19
Sunny
10°
20
Sunny
14°
21
Sunny
15°
22
Sunny
18°
23
Sunny
18°
24
Sunny
11°
25
Partly cloudy
13°
26
Overcast
14°
27
Overcast
11°
28
Overcast
10°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
30
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
31
Overcast
14°

Temperatures trend during October in Wilmington

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October weather in Wilmington day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
Oct. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /14° 0 mm 4
Oct. 2 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /13° 1.1 mm 3
Oct. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /13° 0 mm 3
Oct. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /12° 1.5 mm 3
Oct. 5 Fog
Fog
 24° /11° 0 mm 4
Oct. 6 Mist
Mist
 19° /11° 0 mm 3
Oct. 7 Mist
Mist
 21° /11° 0 mm 4
Oct. 8 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 22° /12° 36 mm 3
Oct. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0 mm 3
Oct. 10 Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /6° 0 mm 4
Oct. 11 Light rain
Light rain
 17° /15° 29.4 mm 0.5
Oct. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /14° 1.1 mm 1.7
Oct. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /15° 0 mm 6
Oct. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 26° /17° 0.4 mm 7
Oct. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 18° /12° 0 mm 5
Oct. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /13° 0.6 mm 6
Oct. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 21° /7° 0.7 mm 3
Oct. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /3° 0 mm 3
Oct. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 0 mm 4
Oct. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0 mm 4
Oct. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 15° /7° 0 mm 4
Oct. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /8° 0 mm 5
Oct. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /10° 0 mm 5
Oct. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /6° 0 mm 4
Oct. 25 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /4° 0 mm 2
Oct. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /7° 0 mm 2
Oct. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /8° 0 mm 1
Oct. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /5° 0 mm 1
Oct. 29 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /8° 85.7 mm 0
Oct. 30 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /9° 100.7 mm 0
Oct. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /7° 0 mm 2
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wilmington in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Wilmington forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wilmington in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wilmington during October?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 17° and cooler nights around 9°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wilmington during October?
Significant rainfall exceeding 347.4 mm is expected in Wilmington during October, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wilmington during October?
The average wind speed in Wilmington during October is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

October rainfall patterns in Wilmington

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wilmingtons October weather 💧
Typically, Wilmington has 6 rainy days in October with a total of 347.4 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Wilmington during October

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