Hilton Head Island in October
Find out everything about the water temperature in Hilton Head Island in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:
67.8 °F
Average:
75.0 °F
Maximum:
82.9 °F
Sea water temperature in Hilton Head Island in October
In the city of Hilton Head Island, the month of October is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 67.8°F on October 22, 2024, with an average temperature being 75.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 82.9°F on October 2, 2018.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 79.4°F | 79.8°F | 77.3°F |
| Oct 2 | 79.2°F | 80.3°F | 76.7°F |
| Oct 3 | 78.8°F | 80.0°F | 75.8°F |
| Oct 4 | 78.4°F | 80.1°F | 75.7°F |
| Oct 5 | 78.0°F | 79.9°F | 75.9°F |
| Oct 6 | 77.7°F | 79.5°F | 76.1°F |
| Oct 7 | 77.3°F | 78.6°F | 75.9°F |
| Oct 8 | 77.0°F | 78.2°F | 76.2°F |
| Oct 9 | 76.9°F | 78.3°F | 75.2°F |
| Oct 10 | 76.7°F | 77.8°F | 74.5°F |
| Oct 11 | 76.4°F | 75.2°F | 73.7°F |
| Oct 12 | 76.2°F | 74.1°F | 73.8°F |
| Oct 13 | 75.9°F | 73.2°F | 73.4°F |
| Oct 14 | 75.8°F | 73.0°F | 73.0°F |
| Oct 15 | 75.5°F | 73.4°F | 72.1°F |
| Oct 16 | 75.2°F | 72.2°F | 71.7°F |
| Oct 17 | 75.1°F | 71.1°F | 70.7°F |
| Oct 18 | 74.6°F | 70.3°F | 69.9°F |
| Oct 19 | 73.8°F | 68.6°F | 69.3°F |
| Oct 20 | 73.1°F | 68.1°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 21 | 72.9°F | 68.2°F | 69.6°F |
| Oct 22 | 72.6°F | 67.8°F | 69.6°F |
| Oct 23 | 72.6°F | 68.3°F | 69.8°F |
| Oct 24 | 72.2°F | 68.2°F | 68.9°F |
| Oct 25 | 71.9°F | 69.1°F | 68.9°F |
| Oct 26 | 71.9°F | 69.4°F | 69.0°F |
| Oct 27 | 72.1°F | 70.3°F | 69.3°F |
| Oct 28 | 71.9°F | 70.7°F | 70.2°F |
| Oct 29 | 71.9°F | 70.3°F | 70.0°F |
| Oct 30 | 71.9°F | 70.0°F | 71.2°F |
| Oct 31 | 71.6°F | 70.3°F | 70.6°F |
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.
October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 81.9°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 66.3°F.