Hilton Head Island weather and climate
Hilton Head Island weather and climate
Day
28 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
23 °C
Precipitation
70 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
14 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
Day
28 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
23 °C
Precipitation
70 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
14 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
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Weather overview
Hilton Head Island (United States of America) is a place with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 16 °C (60 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in July. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 16 °C (62 °F) in February to 29 °C (84 °F) in August. The driest month is October with just 6 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 13 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 23 °C (73 °F) in July.
January weather
The day temperature is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 16 °C (60 °F) in Hilton Head Island, while the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 17 °C (63 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 9 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, the value of this measure is 88 mm (3.47 in). The minimum of the night temperature can be noticed, its value is 4 °C (39 °F).
February weather
The day temperature starts to rise, its value is 17 °C (63 °F) in Hilton Head Island, while the minimum of the sea temperature is observable in February. The rainfall amount starts to descent, with its value being 77 mm (3.01 in). The night temperature starts to rise, its value is 5 °C (42 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in February.
March weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed in Hilton Head Island, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 9 °C (48 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, with its value being 91 mm (3.60 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 8 hours. The maximum of the wind speed is observable, its value is 4.
April weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 24 °C (75 °F) in Hilton Head Island, while the beginning of the rise of the sea temperature could be noticed in this month. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 7 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed as well, its value is 75 mm (2.95 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 12 °C (54 °F). The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value being 66 %.
May weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed in Hilton Head Island, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed as well. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 8 days, while the rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value of 70 mm (2.75 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 17 °C (62 °F). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, the value of this measure is 9 hours.
June weather
The tourist season slowly starts in Hilton Head Island. The sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 27 °C (80 °F), and the rise of the day temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 31 °C (87 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 11 days, while the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, its value is 140 mm (5.49 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 21 °C (70 °F).
July weather
The tourist season is taking place in Hilton Head Island. The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value being 32 °C (90 °F), while the sea temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 28 °C (83 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, with its value of 13 days. The night temperature reaches its maximum, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F).
August weather
There is pending tourist season this month in Hilton Head Island. The maximum of the sea temperature can be noticed, with its value being 29 °C (84 °F), while the beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed in this month. The wind speed reaches its minimum in this month. The rainfall amount reaches its maximum, with its value of 180 mm (7.10 in). The humidity is on its maximum, with its value of 79 %.
September weather
The tourist season is taking place in Hilton Head Island. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 29 °C (85 °F), while the beginning of the descent of the sea temperature could be noticed, with its value of 27 °C (81 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, its value is 10 days, and the rainfall amount starts to descent as well in September. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value of 7 hours.
October weather
The tourist season is taking place in Hilton Head Island. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, and the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 24 °C (75 °F). The minimum of the number of rainy days is observable, with its value being 6 days, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 91 mm (3.59 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 15 °C (59 °F).
November weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 21 °C (70 °F) in Hilton Head Island, and the sea temperature continues to descent too, with its value being 21 °C (69 °F). The dry season is taking place. The descent of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 10 °C (50 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed in November. The rainfall amount is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 62 mm (2.44 in).
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 17 °C (62 °F) in Hilton Head Island, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 18 °C (65 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 8 days, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, the value of this measure is 71 mm (2.79 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 6 °C (42 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, with its value being 6 hours.
FAQs
Is there a dry season in Hilton Head Island in March?
No, March is not a dry month in Hilton Head Island, expect rain approximately 9 days in a month.
How windy is Hilton Head Island in April?
An average wind scale that can be expected in April in Hilton Head Island is 4.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in May in Hilton Head Island?
In May in Hilton Head Island, we can expect 8 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.0 days of the week, or in general - 28 % days.
Is June part of the wet season in Hilton Head Island?
No, there is no wet season in Hilton Head Island in June - you can expect 11 days of rain during the month.
What is the sea temperature in Hilton Head Island in July?
The sea will reach 28 °C (83 °F) in Hilton Head Island in July. This temperature is someone's dream come true, while for someone it may no longer be ideal for the purpose of refreshment.
Are there good conditions to visit in Hilton Head Island in August?
In Hilton Head Island in August, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 32 °C (89 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 29 °C (84 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 23 °C (73 °F).
Is it hot in September in Hilton Head Island?
In September in Hilton Head Island, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the temperature in Hilton Head Island during the day in October?
In October in Hilton Head Island, the average daily temperatures will be 26 °C (78 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
What is the air temperature in Hilton Head Island in November at night?
The average night temperature in Hilton Head Island in November is 10 °C (50 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.