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

Curious about the March weather in Hilton Head Island? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Hilton Head Island the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Hilton Head Island in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

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 March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 67%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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

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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 Hilton Head Island in March?

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 15°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 in March.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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