The weather in August in Hilton Head Island

It's hot in August in Hilton Head Island with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Hilton Head Island. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2014, Hilton Head Island reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Hilton Head Island

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hilton Head Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Hilton Head Island New York
Average temperature 32°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 113 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Hilton Head Island with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Hilton Head Island is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Hilton Head Island

Temperature in August in Hilton Head Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Hilton Head Island

Total precipitation in August in Hilton Head Island over the years

Daily UV index in August in Hilton Head Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Hilton Head Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.