Delaware weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Delaware, United States. Like most weather services, we show Delaware at one spot: Wilmington, its largest city. At 5:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 81%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Wilmington weather
Is it raining in Wilmington right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Wilmington this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–22° and lows of 6–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Wilmington lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wilmington?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Delaware weather by month
When is the best time to visit Delaware?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Delaware is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (39°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Delaware?
June is the wettest month, with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 73 mm (2.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Delaware?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Delaware have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 119 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Wilmington), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Delaware
Weather can differ a lot within Delaware: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | Apr–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 1,182 mm |
| Dover | Apr–Oct | None | 5–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Newark | Apr–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 1,182 mm |
| Middletown | Apr–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 1,182 mm |
| Bear | Apr–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 1,182 mm |