RV Winterization and Winter Storage in Delaware

An RV in Delaware is winterized for about 2 months a year at Wilmington, and the median first 32°F night arrives November 1 at Wilmington (NOAA 1991-2020). 16 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Delaware, 14 with indoor or climate-controlled space.

November 1median first freeze, Wilmington
2 mowinterized at Wilmington
25.6°FWilmington January low
16Delaware RV & motorhome storage listings
Aprilfirst month camping, Wilmington

The RV year in Delaware, month by month

MonthWilmington high / lowRVWilmington snowGeorgetown high / lowRV
Jan41° / 26°winterized6.1 in45° / 29°shoulder trips
Feb44° / 27°winterized7.8 in48° / 30°shoulder trips
Mar53° / 34°shoulder trips3.1 in55° / 36°shoulder trips
Apr64° / 44°camping0.1 in66° / 45°camping
May74° / 53°camping0.0 in75° / 55°camping
Jun82° / 63°camping0.0 in83° / 64°camping
Jul87° / 68°camping0.0 in88° / 70°camping
Aug85° / 67°camping0.0 in86° / 68°camping
Sep79° / 59°camping0.0 in80° / 61°camping
Oct67° / 47°camping0.0 in69° / 49°camping
Nov56° / 37°shoulder trips0.2 in59° / 40°shoulder trips
Dec46° / 30°shoulder trips2.9 in50° / 33°shoulder trips

RV column rule: camping at a 40°F low or warmer with highs under 95°F; shoulder trips above a 28°F low; winterized below.

By that rule an RV at Wilmington has 7 months camping (April to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 2 winterized. By that rule an RV at Georgetown has 7 months camping (April to October) and 5 of shoulder trips.

Delaware freeze risk for RVs

Delaware freezes in short spells: Wilmington has about 91.6 freezing nights but only 13.6 days that stay below 32°F, and those overnight freezes are what crack an RV that was not drained.

Winterizing an RV before the Delaware freeze

  1. Drain fresh, gray and black tanks, the low-point drains and the water heater.
  2. Bypass the heater and pump RV antifreeze to every faucet until it runs pink.
  3. Empty the fridge, prop doors open and remove anything rodents eat.
  4. Reseal roof and window caulk before water can freeze in the gaps.
  5. Disconnect batteries, cover tires and stabilize the chassis fuel.
  6. Book move-in before October 25.

Delaware RV & motorhome storage for the winter (16 listed)

16 live listings in 11 cities; by listed type: 14 indoor, 13 covered and 16 outdoor (types overlap). No Delaware RV & motorhome storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
PO Storage - Rehoboth BeachRehoboth Beachindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Store Space - Rehoboth BeachRehoboth Beachindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Affordable Mini StorageWilmingtonindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryTrailer
CubeSmart - WilmingtonWilmingtonindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Air Base Mini StorageCamden Wyomingindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryTrailer
Sentinel Self Storage - DoverDoverindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
American Storage of DelawareLewesindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryTrailer
Tri-State Self StorageClaymontindoor, outdoor
Cool Spring Storage CenterMiltonindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Extra Space Storage - NewarkNewarkindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Reybold RV & Boat StorageNew Castleindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Henlopen StorageLewesindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Lighthouse Beach RV ResortLong Neckoutdoor
Lost Lands RV ParkSelbyvilleoutdoor
Extra Space Storage - WilmingtonWilmingtonindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Sentinel Self Storage - WilmingtonWilmingtonindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer

Listed storage types by Delaware city

CityRV & Motorhome Storage listingsIndoorClimate-controlledOutdoor
Wilmington4404
Lewes2202
Rehoboth Beach2202
Camden Wyoming1101
Claymont1101
Dover1101
Long Neck1001
Milton1101
New Castle1101
Newark1101

Delaware cities by listed RV & motorhome storage (with indoor count)

Delaware RV winterization questions

When should I winterize an RV in Delaware?

NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is November 1 at Wilmington and November 6 at Georgetown; winterize by October 18, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Wilmington stays camping through October and Georgetown through October, then 3 months of shoulder trips follow at Wilmington. 14 Delaware listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.

How many months is an RV winterized in Delaware?

2 at Wilmington (November to March) and 0 at Georgetown, plus 3 and 5 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 13.9 of the 20.2 inches of snow Wilmington averages a year (69%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Wilmington an RV is camping from April to October (7 months), against 7 at Georgetown.

Where are indoor RV & motorhome storage options in Delaware?

Of 16 live Delaware listings, 14 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 16 outdoor and 13 covered. By city: Wilmington (4 listed, 4 indoor), Lewes (2 listed, 2 indoor), Rehoboth Beach (2 listed, 2 indoor) and Camden Wyoming (1 listed, 1 indoor). Most indoor listings: Wilmington (4), Lewes (2) and Rehoboth Beach (2). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 11 cities in all.

How much freezing weather does a stored RV face in Delaware?

At Wilmington, 3 months average a low at or below 32°F: 2 winterized and 1 shoulder trips or camping by our RV rule. Wilmington logs 91.6 nights at or below 32°F and 0.1 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 25.6°F and is winterized for an RV. Drain or re-protect the RV after any outing in those 1 month.

When can an RV come out of storage in Delaware?

After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 7 at Wilmington and April 4 at Georgetown; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around March 27 and March 23. Our rule makes April the first month camping at Wilmington and April at Georgetown. That month Wilmington averages a 43.5°F low and a 64.2°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.

Which Delaware cities have the most RV & motorhome storage for the winter?

Delaware RV & motorhome storage listings span 11 cities, led by Wilmington (4 listed), Lewes (2 listed), Rehoboth Beach (2 listed), Camden Wyoming (1 listed) and Claymont (1 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Wilmington (4 outdoor) and Lewes (2 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 16 list outdoor, 13 covered and 14 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before November 1.

More Delaware and RV storage pages

Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013781, USW00013764); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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