When to go · Hilton Head, United States
Best Time to Visit Hilton Head
Aim for October, May and April: that's when Hilton Head's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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October, May, April
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
March, September, February
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
August, July
Wettest is August (183mm)
Hilton Head weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 79mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 80mm | mild, some rain |
| Mar | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 108mm | mild, some rain |
| AprBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 70mm | warm, some rain |
| MayBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 64mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 142mm | hot, wet |
| Jul | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 166mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 183mm | hot, wet |
| Sep | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 138mm | warm, wet |
| OctBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 57mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Nov | 19°C / 66°F | 12°C / 54°F | 85mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 81mm | mild, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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