July weather in Hilton Head is typically hot, humid and sunny. Rain is frequent, but takes the form of highly localised afternoon or evening rain showers and thunderstorms that pass quickly.
The average daily high this month is 89°F (32°C), and humidity is usually oppressive. Most visitors to Hilton Head this month flock to the beach, with its cooling breezes and ocean, but the island also offers a range of water-based activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding, parasailing, jet skiing, sunset boat tours, dolphin-watching trips and more besides.
During the South Carolina summer, more strenuous recreation will be most comfortable if done as early as possible in the morning, especially for activities where there won’t be much shade. At any time of the day, take an ample supply of water, a hat and high-factor sunscreen whenever heading outdoors.
Hurricane season runs from June through November. Although Hilton Head is usually most impacted during the fall months, hurricanes and tropical storms are a possibility throughout the period.
See also:
– July events in Hilton Head
– Hilton Head’s annual festival calendar
– Airports near Hilton Head, SC
– Transport options between Hilton Head and Savannah
– Hilton Head’s weather by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November or December
The average daily high temperature in Hilton Head in July is 89°F (32°C). The average daily low is 74°F (23°C).
Daily highs are consistently hot in Hilton Head through July, with temperatures passing 90°F (32°C) on most days most years. On exceptionally hot days, the temperature might approach 100°F (38°C). On rare cooler days, the high might be in the low 80s, but a high temperature much below that is very infrequent in July.
In cooler than average years, daily highs might mostly stay down in the upper 80s, although the weather will still feel uncomfortably hot due to the very high humidity.
Early morning and late evening temperatures can be quite a bit cooler than during the hottest part of the afternoon (though not cool in the absolute sense) with temperatures typically in the mid 70s. Mornings, the earlier the better, are the ideal time for more active recreation.
Ocean surface temperature in Hilton Head in July averages between 81-83°F (27-29°C), perfect for swimming and watersports.
Humidity in Hilton Head in July is exceptionally high at most times through the month.
Sunshine in Hilton Head in July averages 9 hours per day. Rain averages 6.2 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 13 days.
July in Hilton Head is usually a consistently sunny month, with not too much variation in sunniness from one year to the next. You can expect around two thirds of days (sometimes most days) during July to be mostly clear and sunny.
Most of the rest of the month sees a mix of sun and cloudier periods, the latter frequently associated with afternoon and evening summer rain showers and thunderstorms. These are typically brief and localised, so even if the forecast predicts rain, you can expect good weather for much of the day.
A whole day of overcast or cloudy weather is rare this month, occurring on only a very few days, if any.
The average UV index in Hilton Head in July is 10.
The hurricane season affecting Hilton Head runs from June 1 through November 30, although the majority of dangerous storms typically come in fall, with the risk increasing from August onward.
Although a July visit to Hilton Head Island is not likely to be severely impacted by a hurricane or tropical storm, you may wish to take out appropriate travel insurance to cover weather-related cancellations or changes of plans.
Monitor local weather conditions before traveling and during your stay, and follow all local recommendations in the event of a storm or hurricane, including evacuating if necessary.
Information about hurricane preparedness, emergency contacts and evacuation plans is available at the Town of Hilton Head Island website.
In July, the sun rises at 6:20am at the beginning of the month and at 6:37am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 4:40am at the start of the month, and by 5:04am at the end.
The sun sets at 8:33pm at the start of the month, and at 8:20pm by its end. It gets completely dark by 10:13pm at the beginning of the month, and by 9:53pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in July averages around 14 hours 5 minutes per day.
Things To Do In Hilton Head Island In July
– July events in Hilton Head
– 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