Water temperature in Wilmington (NC) in May
Is it warm enough to swim in Wilmington in May? Average water temperature in Wilmington in May is 71.2°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wilmington in May is 78.6°F, and the coldest is 62.1°F. Average high air temperature in Wilmington in May is 81°F, and average low temperature is 60°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Wilmington
Changes water temperature in Wilmington in May 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Wilmington for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Wilmington, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 69.8°F | 68.4°F | 62.2°F | 71.6°F |
| May 2 | 70°F | 69.8°F | 62.1°F | 72.7°F |
| May 3 | 70.3°F | 70.2°F | 62.1°F | 72.5°F |
| May 4 | 70.5°F | 71.2°F | 62.4°F | 72.3°F |
| May 5 | 71.2°F | 71.8°F | 62.6°F | 72.1°F |
| May 6 | 71.2°F | 71.2°F | 63.3°F | 72.3°F |
| May 7 | 71.6°F | 70.3°F | 63.7°F | 72.1°F |
| May 8 | 72.5°F | 69.6°F | 64.2°F | 72.5°F |
| May 9 | 72.5°F | 69.4°F | 65.1°F | 72.5°F |
| May 10 | 72.1°F | 69.3°F | 65.7°F | 73.2°F |
| May 11 | 72°F | 68.4°F | 66.4°F | 74.1°F |
| May 12 | 72.1°F | 69.1°F | 67.1°F | 72.7°F |
| May 13 | 73°F | 69.1°F | 66.2°F | 73°F |
| May 14 | 72.7°F | 68.9°F | 65.7°F | 72.7°F |
| May 15 | 73.4°F | 70°F | 66°F | 73.4°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | 74.3°F | 70.5°F | 66.4°F | 74.3°F |
| May 17 | 74.3°F | 70.9°F | 67.5°F | 74.3°F |
| May 18 | 74.3°F | 71.1°F | 68.5°F | 74.7°F |
| May 19 | 73.8°F | 70.7°F | 68.5°F | 74.8°F |
| May 20 | 74.1°F | 70.2°F | 68°F | 75.7°F |
| May 21 | 74.8°F | 70.7°F | 68.5°F | 76.1°F |
| May 22 | 74.8°F | 72°F | 68.7°F | 76.1°F |
| May 23 | 74.7°F | 73.2°F | 70.3°F | 75.9°F |
| May 24 | 74.1°F | 73.8°F | 71.6°F | 75.9°F |
| May 25 | 74.1°F | 73.9°F | 71.4°F | 76.5°F |
| May 26 | 74.1°F | 74.8°F | 70.9°F | 77°F |
| May 27 | 73.8°F | 75.4°F | 70°F | 77.7°F |
| May 28 | 75°F | 74.5°F | 69.3°F | 78.6°F |
| May 29 | 74.8°F | 75.2°F | 69.4°F | 78.3°F |
| May 30 | 74.7°F | 75°F | 70.2°F | 77.4°F |
| May 31 | 74.7°F | 74.7°F | 70.3°F | 78.6°F |
Average water temperature in Wilmington in May over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 71.4°F | 73.4°F | 71.1°F | 73.6°F | 70.5°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 70.5°F | 72.1°F | 70.3°F | 71.4°F | 73°F |
Wilmington sea state in May
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wilmington in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Wilmington in May
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Wilmington in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature81°F
- Average LOW temperature60°F
- Average humidity
74 - Average rainfall days11 days
- Average rainfall114mm/4.5''
- Average daylight14h
- Average sunshine9.2h
- Average UV index9
Wilmington water temperature during other months:
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