Best time to visit Hilton Head Island, SC
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Hilton Head Island runs from September through May — 9 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 7m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 52m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 48m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 48m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 39m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 14h 5m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 13h 55m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 13h 11m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 11m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 11h 11m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 10h 19m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 54m
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