Hilton Head in July is hot, crowded and expensive — this is the peak season for summer family vacations. For this reason, many visitors who have a choice in which time of year to visit prefer the more clement months of late spring and early fall.
July 4th weekend is very busy on Hilton Head, with the island’s fireworks displays attracting enormous crowds. This is generally about the busiest month, and advance reservations, whether for restaurants, accommodation, or even for many activities, are a necessity throughout July.
The weather in July is hot and humid, with highs ranging from the upper 80s to the 90s, although cooling breezes from the ocean provide some relief. Humidity can remain high even at night, and afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers are common, usually lasting no longer than 30 minutes.
Activities in Hilton Head in July predominantly revolve around the beach, pool, and ocean. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports, including kayaking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and parasailing. Dolphin tours and boat charters to explore the local creeks and marshes are also popular options.
During the cooler parts of the day, hiking in Hilton Head’s nature reserves or biking along its extensive bike paths can be enjoyable activities. Golfing is another option, again best scheduled for the cooler early morning hours.
More Hilton Head Island events: August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
See also:
– Airports near Hilton Head, SC
– Travel between Hilton Head and Savannah
– Things to see and do in Savannah
– Bluffton events
!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.
– 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
– Shelter Cove Harbourfest, Tuesdays, June 3 - August 19 2025
Weekly entertainment series with fireworks show, live music and family activities at Shelter Cove Harbour. More details
– Summer Jams, Tuesdays, June 10 - July 29 2025
Weekly summer entertainment series in Shelter Cove Park, with fireworks show, children’s activities and more. More details
– Movie Nights – Moana 2, July 3 2025
Free outdoor family movie at Shelter Cove Community Park. More details
– Party in the Park + Car Show, Thursdays, June 12 - July 24 2025
Weekly summer family event in Lowcountry Celebration Park, with live music, car show, food truck and children’s activities. More details
– USA 5K, July 4 2025
Independence Day 5K run/walk at Coligny Beach. More details
– Hilton Head Firecracker 5000, July 4 2025
Annual Independence Day 5K race and after party. Patriotic costumes welcome. More details
– Salute From the Shore, July 4 2025
Annual patriotic fly-over viewable from South Carolina beaches in honor of military servicepeople. More details
– Fourth of July Fireworks, July 4 2025
Independence Day fireworks show at Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. More details
– Hilton Head Community Market, Saturdays
Weekly farmers market, 9:30am-12:30pm, at Shelter Cove Community Park, with local farmers, food producers and makers. More details
– Gullah Heritage Festival, July 5 2025
Family-friendly festival at the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island in celebration of the culture and heritage of the Gullah people, with music, food, art, storytelling and more. 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
– Shelter Cove Harbourfest, Tuesdays, June 3 - August 19 2025
Weekly entertainment series with fireworks show, live music and family activities at Shelter Cove Harbour. More details
– Summer Jams, Tuesdays, June 10 - July 29 2025
Weekly summer entertainment series in Shelter Cove Park, with fireworks show, children’s activities and more. More details
– Movie Nights – IF, July 10 2025
Free outdoor family movie at Shelter Cove Community Park. More details
– Party in the Park + Car Show, Thursdays, June 12 - July 24 2025
Weekly summer family event in Lowcountry Celebration Park, with live music, car show, food truck and children’s activities. More details
– Sunset Celebration – Target & The Headliner Horns, July 11 2025
Free outdoor concert at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. More details
– Hilton Head Community Market, Saturdays
Weekly farmers market, 9:30am-12:30pm, at Shelter Cove Community Park, with local farmers, food producers and makers. 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
– Shelter Cove Harbourfest, Tuesdays, June 3 - August 19 2025
Weekly entertainment series with fireworks show, live music and family activities at Shelter Cove Harbour. More details
– Summer Jams, Tuesdays, June 10 - July 29 2025
Weekly summer entertainment series in Shelter Cove Park, with fireworks show, children’s activities and more. More details
– Movie Nights – Mufasa: The Lion King, July 17 2025
Free outdoor family movie at Shelter Cove Community Park. More details
– Party in the Park + Car Show, Thursdays, June 12 - July 24 2025
Weekly summer family event in Lowcountry Celebration Park, with live music, car show, food truck and children’s activities. More details
– Sunset Celebration – Deas-Guyz, July 18 2025
Free outdoor concert at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. More details
– Hilton Head Community Market, Saturdays
Weekly farmers market, 9:30am-12:30pm, at Shelter Cove Community Park, with local farmers, food producers and makers. More details
– Paul Reiser, July 21 2025
Comedy show at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 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
– Shelter Cove Harbourfest, Tuesdays, June 3 - August 19 2025
Weekly entertainment series with fireworks show, live music and family activities at Shelter Cove Harbour. More details
– Summer Jams, Tuesdays, June 10 - July 29 2025
Weekly summer entertainment series in Shelter Cove Park, with fireworks show, children’s activities and more. More details
– Movie Nights – Paddington in Peru, July 24 2025
Free outdoor family movie at Shelter Cove Community Park. More details
– Party in the Park + Car Show, Thursdays, June 12 - July 24 2025
Weekly summer family event in Lowcountry Celebration Park, with live music, car show, food truck and children’s activities. More details
– Bluffton Sunset Party: May River Shrimp Festival, July 25 2025
Monthly summer event on the May River in downtown Bluffton, with local food and drink and live music. More details
– Sunset Celebration – Target & The Headliner Horns, July 25 2025
Free outdoor concert at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. More details
– Hilton Head Community Market, Saturdays
Weekly farmers market, 9:30am-12:30pm, at Shelter Cove Community Park, with local farmers, food producers and makers. 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
– Shelter Cove Harbourfest, Tuesdays, June 3 - August 19 2025
Weekly entertainment series with fireworks show, live music and family activities at Shelter Cove Harbour. More details
– Summer Jams, Tuesdays, June 10 - July 29 2025
Weekly summer entertainment series in Shelter Cove Park, with fireworks show, children’s activities and more. More details
– Movie Nights – Yours, Mine and Ours, July 31 2025
Free outdoor family movie at Shelter Cove Community Park. More details
– Sunset Celebration – Target & The Headliner Horns, August 1 2025
Free outdoor concert at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. More details
– Hilton Head Community Market, Saturdays
Weekly farmers market, 9:30am-12:30pm, at Shelter Cove Community Park, with local farmers, food producers and makers. More details
More Things To Do In Hilton Head Island In July
– Dolphin tours
– Ecology-focused boat tours
– Sailing charters and tours
– Boat tours and rentals
– Kayaking
– Paddle boarding
– Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
See also:
– Savannah events
– Beaufort events
– Savannah National Wildlife Refuge