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
81°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
10
10 days with some rainfall
59
59°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
L
Low heat & humidity
4.3
4.3 inches of monthly rainfall
9
9 (Very High) UV index
72
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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North Carolina - quick facts
Flight time^✝	9 hours
Time difference	UK -5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina