Hilton Head Island weather in November
Temperature, sea and sunshine in November: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in November
Poor
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island in November?
In November, Hilton Head Island is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hilton Head Island.
November compared
How the weather changes from October to December. Tap a month to open it.
| OctoberOct | NovemberNov | DecemberDec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 80 | 38 | 20 |
| Day | 24° | 19° | 16° |
| Night | 18° | 13° | 10° |
| Sea | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 6 | 9 |
More details for November
- Daylight
- 10 h 32 min06:52 – 17:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %5 %
- Seaweight 25 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in November
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Hilton Head Island in November: quick answers
Is Hilton Head Island hot in November?
No. In November, Hilton Head Island is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Hilton Head Island in November?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in November the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to October.
Does it rain much in Hilton Head Island in November?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 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