Weather in February in South Carolina
Thinking about venturing to South Carolina this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in South Carolina in February?
South Carolina is a region in the United States of America. South Carolina has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Rosenheim at 5°C to mild in Ridgeland at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Ridgeland and -3°C in Rosenheim.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rock Hill with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Walterboro with 111 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hilton Head Island enjoys close to 198 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Carolina in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Carolina climate page.
Where to go in South Carolina in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island
In February Hilton Head Island generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Charleston
In February Charleston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rosenheim
In February Rosenheim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Myrtle Beach
In February Myrtle Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
North Myrtle Beach
In February North Myrtle Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit South Carolina?
In our opinion, February is a good time to visit South Carolina with overall tolerable weather in Hilton Head Island. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Hilton Head Island. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be unpleasant.
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