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
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.