Hilton Head Island weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island in February?
In February, Hilton Head Island is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hilton Head Island.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 23 | 26 |
| Day | 14° | 16° | 19° |
| Night | 8° | 10° | 12° |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 16° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 9 | 8 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:06 – 18:08
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Hilton Head Island in February: quick answers
Is Hilton Head Island hot in February?
No. In February, Hilton Head Island is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Hilton Head Island in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 14.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to October.
Does it rain much in Hilton Head Island in February?
Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 82 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences