Best time to visit Hilton Head Island

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When is the best time to visit Hilton Head Island?

The best time to visit Hilton Head Island is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Hilton Head Island14
    Jan
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Hilton Head Island16
    Feb
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Hilton Head Island20
    Mar
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Hilton Head Island24
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Hilton Head Island28
    May
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Hilton Head Island31
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Hilton Head Island32
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Hilton Head Island31
    Aug
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Hilton Head Island29
    Sep
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Hilton Head Island25
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Hilton Head Island20
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Hilton Head Island16
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Hilton Head Island?

The hottest time of year in Hilton Head Island is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Hilton Head Island?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Hilton Head Island with 193mm on average. There are normally 13 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Hilton Head Island?

The sunniest time of year in Hilton Head Island is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Hilton Head Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Hilton Head Island in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

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The weather guide for South Carolina (Hilton Head Island) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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