The weather in January in Hilton Head Island
It's cool to moderate in January in Hilton Head Island with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Hilton Head Island. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January 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 27°C in 2019, Hilton Head Island reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Hilton Head Island
Click on any day in January 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.
January weather comparison
Hilton Head Island | New York | |
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Average temperature | 16°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 20°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 122 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 12 days | 12 days |
Total snowfall | 0,2 cm | 16 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Hilton Head Island with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Hilton Head Island is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 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 January 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 January in Hilton Head Island
Temperature in January in Hilton Head Island over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Hilton Head Island
Total precipitation in January in Hilton Head Island over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Hilton Head Island
Snowfall in January in Hilton Head Island per year
Daily UV index in January in Hilton Head Island
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.