The climate of Hilton Head Island

The current climate in Hilton Head Island features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Hilton Head Island in recent years was 38°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2018.

Rainfall amount

On average, Hilton Head Island receives 1176 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Hilton Head Island?

The best time to visit Hilton Head Island for sunny weather is February through June, August, September, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Hilton Head Island. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Hilton Head Island

The climate table of Hilton Head Island shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 16 20 22 25 29 31 33 32 30 26 21 18
Temp. min (°C) 7 9 12 15 20 23 25 25 22 17 11 9
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Precipitation (mm) 122 55 58 77 65 101 170 113 107 174 55 79
UV Index 3 2 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 4 3 3

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Hilton Head Island

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Yearly Temperature in Hilton Head Island

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Hilton Head Island

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Hilton Head Island

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Hilton Head Island

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Average weather in Hilton Head Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hilton Head Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.