Hilton Head Island weather in December (South Carolina, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Hilton Head Island as December approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Hilton Head Island tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Hilton Head Island in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 187 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

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Hilton Head Island, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 187 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hilton Head Island, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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