The weather in October in Hilton Head Island

It's warm in October in Hilton Head Island with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 22°C.

Looking for sun? October 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 October 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 33°C in 2019, Hilton Head Island reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 174 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for Hilton Head Island

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Hilton Head Island New York
Average temperature 26°C 21°C
Max. temperature 30°C 26°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 174 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 14 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Hilton Head Island with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Hilton Head Island is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 October 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 October in Hilton Head Island

Temperature in October in Hilton Head Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Hilton Head Island

Total precipitation in October in Hilton Head Island over the years

Daily UV index in October in Hilton Head Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.