Water temperature in Wilmington (DE) in September
Is it warm enough to swim in Wilmington in September? Average water temperature in Wilmington in September is 73.9°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wilmington in September is 82.6°F, and the coldest is 66.9°F. Average high air temperature in Wilmington in September is 77°F, and average low temperature is 58°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 September 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 September.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | 73°F | 76.6°F | 73°F | 81.5°F |
| September 2 | 73°F | 76.5°F | 73°F | 79.5°F |
| September 3 | 73°F | 74.8°F | 72.9°F | 79.3°F |
| September 4 | 73.6°F | 75.6°F | 72.7°F | 80.2°F |
| September 5 | 74.3°F | 73.8°F | 73°F | 80.8°F |
| September 6 | 74.5°F | 72.7°F | 72.7°F | 82.6°F |
| September 7 | 72.5°F | 73.4°F | 72.5°F | 82.4°F |
| September 8 | 72.9°F | 72.7°F | 72.5°F | 81.7°F |
| September 9 | 72.5°F | 71.8°F | 71.8°F | 81°F |
| September 10 | 72.5°F | 71.4°F | 71.4°F | 79°F |
| September 11 | 71.6°F | 72.5°F | 71.4°F | 79.3°F |
| September 12 | 71.6°F | 72.1°F | 70.5°F | 79.2°F |
| September 13 | 72.3°F | 72.7°F | 70.7°F | 78.6°F |
| September 14 | 72°F | 73.4°F | 70.9°F | 78.3°F |
| September 15 | 72.5°F | 73.6°F | 70.7°F | 76.1°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | 72.3°F | 72.9°F | 71.6°F | 76.3°F |
| September 17 | 72.1°F | 72.5°F | 70.3°F | 76.5°F |
| September 18 | 71.4°F | 71.6°F | 69.8°F | 76.6°F |
| September 19 | 71.4°F | 72.7°F | 68.9°F | 76.3°F |
| September 20 | 72.3°F | 72.7°F | 68.7°F | 76.3°F |
| September 21 | 71.6°F | 72.5°F | 68.5°F | 75.7°F |
| September 22 | 71.1°F | 71.8°F | 68.2°F | 75.7°F |
| September 23 | 72.1°F | 68.2°F | 75°F | |
| September 24 | 71.8°F | 68°F | 74.3°F | |
| September 25 | 70.2°F | 67.8°F | 74.1°F | |
| September 26 | 70°F | 68°F | 73.8°F | |
| September 27 | 69.8°F | 67.8°F | 74.3°F | |
| September 28 | 69.4°F | 67.8°F | 74.7°F | |
| September 29 | 69.6°F | 67.6°F | 74.8°F | |
| September 30 | 70°F | 66.9°F | 74.1°F |
Average water temperature in Wilmington in September over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 74.8°F | 75.4°F | 72.7°F | 76.5°F | 74.7°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 73.6°F | 75.6°F | 75°F | 74.5°F | 72.5°F |
Wilmington sea state in September
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wilmington in September 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 September
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Wilmington in September 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 temperature77°F
- Average LOW temperature58°F
- Average rainfall days9 days
- Average rainfall109mm/4.3''
- Average daylight12h
- Average sunshine7h
- Average UV index6
Wilmington water temperature during other months:
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