Wilmington weather in May 2025

Expect 81°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Wilmington in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Wilmington in May before you book your next holiday to North Carolina in 2025/2026.

  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Wilmington81
    81°F max day temperature
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • 10 days with some rainfall in May in Wilmington10
    10 days with some rainfall
  • 59°F minimum night-time temperature in May in Wilmington59
    59°F min night temperature
  • 14 hours of daylight per day in May in Wilmington14
    14 hours of daylight per day
  • Low heat & humidity in May in WilmingtonL
    Low heat & humidity
  • 4.3 inches monthly rainfall in May in Wilmington4.3
    4.3 inches of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 9 (Very High) in May in Wilmington9
    9 (Very High) UV index
  • 72°F sea temperature in May in Wilmington72
    72°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for North Carolina (Wilmington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Wilmington in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 81°F in Wilmington in May with low heat and humidity, falling to 59°F at night.

How sunny is it in Wilmington in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Wilmington in May - that's 66% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Wilmington in May?

The average sea temperature around Wilmington in May is 72°F.

Does it rain in Wilmington in May?

There are usually 10 days with some rain in Wilmington in May and the average monthly rainfall is 4.3 inches.

Wilmington May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Wilmington in May 2025. Select a month to view Wilmington sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Thursday, 1st May 2025 05:22 18:56
Friday, 16th May 2025 05:09 19:08
Saturday, 31st May 2025 05:01 19:18

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