Wilmington, Del. – Delaware heads into the first weekend of October with nearly perfect fall weather, offering residents a stretch of clear skies, cool mornings, and warming afternoons ideal for outdoor activities. Travelers and commuters on I-95 through Wilmington can expect safe, dry conditions as high pressure dominates into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday starts sunny with highs near 71 before a few passing clouds tonight. Friday will be mostly sunny with highs around 72, followed by another cool night near 51 degrees. By Saturday, October 4, temperatures climb to the upper 70s with calm winds, setting the stage for a warm, bright weekend.
Sunday continues the trend with sunshine and highs close to 79. By Monday, Wilmington and northern Delaware could see daytime highs near 80, a rare October bonus before rain chances return by midweek. Evening lows will stay in the comfortable mid-50s to low 60s, keeping mornings crisp but not cold.
This stretch of dry weather makes for excellent travel and seasonal prep. Homeowners can decorate for Halloween without worrying about rain, while leaf watchers will enjoy clear skies across New Castle County and surrounding towns. With no rain expected until late Tuesday, roadways such as I-495 and Route 13 should remain clear and safe for weekend traffic.
Residents are advised to take advantage of the mild conditions now, as showers and cooler temperatures return by Wednesday. Early fall can change quickly, and this window of warmth offers one of the last opportunities for outdoor gatherings without jackets.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 71. Low around 51.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 72. Low around 51.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 78. Low around 54.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 79. Low around 57.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 80. Low around 61.
