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

Can you expect sunny skies in Hilton Head Island in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Hilton Head Island includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C. Though the coolest month of the year, the temperatures are far from cold. With still warm days.

Precipitation

Hilton Head Island in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hilton Head Island climate page with graphs.

 

Hilton Head Island, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°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
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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