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Hilton Head Island in January

Find out everything about the water temperature in Hilton Head Island in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:

46.4 °F

Average:

56.3 °F

Maximum:

66.9 °F

Sea water temperature in Hilton Head Island in January

In the city of Hilton Head Island, the month of January is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 46.4°F on January 21, 2018, with an average temperature being 56.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 66.9°F on January 1, 2016.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In January, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 56.3°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Jan 1 58.0°F 53.8°F 48.7°F
Jan 2 58.2°F 53.6°F 50.6°F
Jan 3 58.4°F 53.6°F 51.6°F
Jan 4 58.2°F 53.2°F 50.2°F
Jan 5 57.9°F 52.4°F 50.3°F
Jan 6 57.6°F 52.4°F 52.8°F
Jan 7 57.3°F 53.5°F 52.2°F
Jan 8 57.1°F 53.3°F 53.2°F
Jan 9 56.7°F 52.6°F 52.9°F
Jan 10 56.8°F 54.7°F 54.3°F
Jan 11 56.5°F 53.8°F 55.0°F
Jan 12 56.3°F 51.3°F 54.9°F
Jan 13 56.2°F 51.7°F 53.3°F
Jan 14 56.5°F 51.7°F 56.0°F
Jan 15 56.4°F 52.5°F 54.3°F
Jan 16 56.4°F 53.4°F 53.0°F
Jan 17 56.7°F 53.2°F 53.4°F
Jan 18 56.3°F 53.0°F 52.8°F
Jan 19 56.2°F 52.5°F 53.9°F
Jan 20 56.0°F 52.3°F 55.0°F
Jan 21 55.6°F 51.0°F 55.6°F
Jan 22 55.7°F 50.7°F 55.7°F
Jan 23 55.2°F 49.8°F 55.7°F
Jan 24 54.8°F 50.3°F 54.7°F
Jan 25 54.8°F 52.0°F 55.0°F
Jan 26 54.6°F 52.2°F 55.2°F
Jan 27 54.8°F 52.1°F 55.2°F
Jan 28 55.9°F 52.3°F 55.4°F
Jan 29 56.1°F 54.8°F 54.6°F
Jan 30 54.5°F 53.7°F 53.8°F
Jan 31 53.9°F 53.7°F 53.4°F

Sea water temperature in Hilton Head Island by month

In Hilton Head Island, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 161 swimming days. The warmest water in Hilton Head Island was recorded on August 22, 2023, reaching a 87.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 21, 2018, dipping to 46.4°F. The average readings by season are 57.2°F in Winter, 67.6°F in Spring, 83.5°F in Summer, and 74.4°F in Autumn. January's temperature is a dip compared to warmer December at 59.1°F and February at 56.4°F.