When is the best time to go to Hilton Head Island?

When is the best time to go to Hilton Head Island? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Hilton Head Island are February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • August is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are June, July, August and September


Annual weather in Hilton Head Island

For full information about the climate and weather in Hilton Head Island a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 50°F/59°F
2.9in
February 52°F/63°F
3.5in
March 56°F/67°F
3.7in
April 65°F/74°F
4.6in
May 72°F/81°F
5.6in
June 77°F/86°F
8.6in
July 81°F/88°F
9.5in
August 79°F/88°F
12in
September 76°F/85°F
8in
October 68°F/77°F
4.5in
November 58°F/68°F
2.6in
December 54°F/63°F
3.5in


Weather and climate in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Hilton Head Island is 76°F (ranging from 59°F in january to 88°F in july). Annual rainfall is 68.7in, with a minimum of 2.6in in november and a maximum of 12in in august.
  • Between january and february the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and, in february, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of march and december the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C and, in december, 5 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Hilton Head Island

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Hilton Head Island: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Hilton Head Island

Find out when Hilton Head Island has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Hilton Head Island

  • Very low season in Hilton Head Island
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, November and December.
  • Low season in Hilton Head Island
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and October.
  • High season in Hilton Head Island
    The number of visitors to Hilton Head Island is high in: April, May, June, August and September.
  • Peak season in Hilton Head Island
    The largest number of tourists visiting Hilton Head Island is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Hilton Head Island month by month



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