Hilton Head Island, SC weather in February
Hilton Head Island is cool in February, with some rain: highs average 64°F and nights drop to about 43°F. There are about 9 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:56 pm | 6:51 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 11.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am47°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beaufort MCAS (19 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 37% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 49%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 74°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 56°F
- Wettest February2013: 12.1 in
- Driest February1991: 0.2 in
- Highest reading87°F (February 25, 2018)
- Lowest reading20°F (February 6, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 64°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 43°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL141 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Myrtle Beach, SC149 mi · high 58°F · 9 wet days
How Hilton Head Island ranks in February
- Normal high101st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days211th driest of 378
- Comfortable days78th most of 340
What to pack for Hilton Head Island in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 28; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 21. All frost dates for Hilton Head Island.
Heating and cooling
February has 337 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Hilton Head Island in February?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 20°F (most recently on February 6, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Hilton Head Island in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (12.1 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.2 in).
Is February a good time to visit Hilton Head Island?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hilton Head Island (61 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beaufort MCAS (USW00093831), 19 mi N of the city center, 37 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Beaufort MCAS (722085-93831), 19 mi N of the city center, 37 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).