When is the best time to go to Hilton Head Island
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hilton Head Island, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hilton Head Island are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 91mm | 6.2hrs | 11.2hrs |
January in Hilton Head Island is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hilton Head Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Hilton Head Island and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 82mm | 7hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Hilton Head Island is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hilton Head Island.
February is in the winter in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 104mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Hilton Head Island is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hilton Head Island.
March is in the spring in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 70mm | 9.8hrs | 13.8hrs |
Hilton Head Island's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hilton Head Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 101mm | 9.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Hilton Head Island and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hilton Head Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 144mm | 9.8hrs | 11.2hrs |
June in Hilton Head Island is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hilton Head Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 171mm | 9.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Hilton Head Island is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hilton Head Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 193mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Hilton Head Island is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hilton Head Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 134mm | 7.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
Hilton Head Island's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hilton Head Island.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 71mm | 7.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Hilton Head Island and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hilton Head Island, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 56mm | 7hrs | 11.2hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Hilton Head Island during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hilton Head Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hilton Head Island and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Hilton Head Island weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 75mm | 6.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Hilton Head Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hilton Head Island.
December is in the winter in Hilton Head Island and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hilton Head Island with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hilton Head Island weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14°C 57.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 193mm 7.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
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