When to go · Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, month by month
The best months for Hilton Head Island: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.16 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 41 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.21 °C / 10 °C, 8 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Hilton Head Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 14 °C, 7 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Hilton Head Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 18 °C, 8 rain days82 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak rates), hurricane season Aug–Oct.31 °C / 22 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak rates), hurricane season Aug–Oct.32 °C / 24 °C, 12 rain days90 °F / 75 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak rates), hurricane season Aug–Oct.32 °C / 24 °C, 12 rain days90 °F / 75 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Hilton Head Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 21 °C, 9 rain days84 °F / 70 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Hilton Head Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 15 °C, 6 rain days77 °F / 59 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.21 °C / 10 °C, 7 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.17 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday