Hilton Head in January is a quiet but pleasant time of year to visit, with no crowds and sometimes with lower prices on accommodation and dining. If your interests are not all dependent on the weather, which can be variable during this month, it is quite possible to have a very enjoyable winter trip to the island.
Event-wise, there isn’t usually much on in January, and you may want to pay a visit to nearby Beaufort or Savannah for a wider range of events, such as Savannah’s Martin Luther King Day parade and celebration, concerts and other performances, and so on.
January weather in Hilton Head is unpredictable. Temperatures in Hilton Head in January can vary enormously, with highs ranging from the 40s to the 70s or even into the 80s almost from one day to the next. Warm and sunny weather is quite possible, but not guaranteed.
Although the weather is generally too cold to sit out on the beach, warmer January days are ideal for sports such as golf and tennis, or cycling on the island’s many bike paths and beaches. Other things to do in Hilton Head in January include a variety of historical and nature tours, concerts and performances, or exploring the local Gullah culture and history.
More Hilton Head Island events: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
– January events in Savannah
– Travel between Savannah and Hilton Head
– Bluffton, SC festivals and events
– Airports near Hilton Head, SC
!Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice. Please check dates, venue and other details at the event’s official website before making plans to attend.
→ See December events
Events this week to be confirmed.
– Hilton Head Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, with local produce and farm vendors, baked goods, seafood, food trucks and other activities. More details
– Restaurant Week South Carolina, January 9-19 2025
Annual event featuring special prix fixe menus at selected restaurants. More details
– Restaurant Week South Carolina, January 9-19 2025
Annual event featuring special prix fixe menus at selected restaurants. More details
– Hilton Head Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, with local produce and farm vendors, baked goods, seafood, food trucks and other activities. More details
– Daufuskie Island Marathon, January 18 2025
Annual marathon and half marathon races on Daufuskie Island. More details
– HHSO Orchestra Series: Jaime and Friends, January 19-20 2025
Concert at First Presbyterian Church. More details
– Hilton Head Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, with local produce and farm vendors, baked goods, seafood, food trucks and other activities. More details
– Snow Day, January 25 2025
Annual family event in Shelter Cove Park, with inflatables, snowfield, and other entertainment. More details
– Hilton Head Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, with local produce and farm vendors, baked goods, seafood, food trucks and other activities. More details
– Russo’s Fresh Seafood All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast, February 1 2025
Oyster roast in Bluffton with live music, bounce house, family activities and more, to benefit the Palmetto Animal League. More details
– Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, February 1 - March 1 2025
Annual month-long celebration of Gullah heritage and culture, with a variety of events across the island including musical and dance performances, food events, traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, storytelling and other spoken arts, and more. More details
– HHSO Orchestra Series: The Seven Deadly Sins, February 2-3 2025
Concert at First Presbyterian Church. More details
→ See more February events
More Things To Do In Hilton Head & Nearby In January
– Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
– Hilton Head dolphin tours
– Kayak tours and rentals in Hilton Head
– Sunset boat tours
– Daufuskie Island tours
– Savannah events in January
– Savannah Historic District
– Things to do in Savannah