Water temperature in Wilmington (DE) in October
Is it warm enough to swim in Wilmington in October? Average water temperature in Wilmington in October is 64.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wilmington in October is 74.1°F, and the coldest is 54.7°F. Average high air temperature in Wilmington in October is 66°F, and average low temperature is 46°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 October 2024, 2023
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 October.
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| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 69.4°F | 67.5°F | 67.5°F | 74.1°F |
| October 2 | 69.8°F | 67.8°F | 67.3°F | 73.9°F |
| October 3 | 70.7°F | 68.4°F | 66.9°F | 72.7°F |
| October 4 | 70.5°F | 68.4°F | 66°F | 72.3°F |
| October 5 | 70.3°F | 68.9°F | 64°F | 72.3°F |
| October 6 | 70.2°F | 68.4°F | 62.2°F | 72.1°F |
| October 7 | 70.3°F | 68.5°F | 61.9°F | 73°F |
| October 8 | 69.3°F | 68.2°F | 62.2°F | 72.3°F |
| October 9 | 68.7°F | 65.3°F | 61.9°F | 72.9°F |
| October 10 | 67.3°F | 65.1°F | 61°F | 73.6°F |
| October 11 | 67.3°F | 65.5°F | 61.2°F | 72.7°F |
| October 12 | 65.7°F | 65.8°F | 61.2°F | 72.9°F |
| October 13 | 66.9°F | 65.1°F | 60.8°F | 70°F |
| October 14 | 65.5°F | 65.3°F | 61.7°F | 70.3°F |
| October 15 | 63.3°F | 63.5°F | 61.9°F | 70.7°F |
| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16 | 62.1°F | 63°F | 61.7°F | 71.6°F |
| October 17 | 61.3°F | 63°F | 61.3°F | 69.3°F |
| October 18 | 61.9°F | 62.2°F | 61.3°F | 66.9°F |
| October 19 | 60.4°F | 62.1°F | 59.9°F | 66.9°F |
| October 20 | 60.6°F | 62.4°F | 59.7°F | 67.1°F |
| October 21 | 61°F | 61.7°F | 59°F | 66.9°F |
| October 22 | 61.3°F | 61.5°F | 59.2°F | 66.9°F |
| October 23 | 62.2°F | 60.1°F | 58.6°F | 66.7°F |
| October 24 | 62.1°F | 59.5°F | 58.6°F | 66.7°F |
| October 25 | 61.7°F | 60.6°F | 58.5°F | 66.4°F |
| October 26 | 61.5°F | 61.2°F | 57.9°F | 65.5°F |
| October 27 | 60.4°F | 61.3°F | 57°F | 65.1°F |
| October 28 | 60.3°F | 62.2°F | 56.7°F | 64.6°F |
| October 29 | 60.3°F | 63.5°F | 56.1°F | 63.5°F |
| October 30 | 59.5°F | 64°F | 54.7°F | 64°F |
| October 31 | 61°F | 63.3°F | 54.7°F | 63.3°F |
Average water temperature in Wilmington in October over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 62.4°F | 64.4°F | 67.5°F | 66.4°F | 65.1°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 64.6°F | 67.5°F | 61.5°F | 64.2°F | 64.6°F |
Wilmington sea state in October
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wilmington in October 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 October
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Wilmington in October 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 temperature66°F
- Average LOW temperature46°F
- Average rainfall days8 days
- Average rainfall86mm/3.4''
- Average daylight11h
- Average sunshine7h
- Average UV index4
Wilmington water temperature during other months:
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