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Water temperature in Hilton Head Island (SC) in December

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Is it warm enough to swim in Hilton Head Island in December? Average water temperature in Hilton Head Island in December is 61.2°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Hilton Head Island in December is 67.3°F, and the coldest is 49.8°F. Average high air temperature in Hilton Head Island in December is 63°F, and average low temperature is 41°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Hilton Head Island

Changes water temperature in Hilton Head Island in December 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Hilton Head Island for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Hilton Head Island, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of December.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 161°F63.3°F58.5°F66.9°F
December 261.2°F62.2°F58.6°F67.1°F
December 360.1°F62.2°F59.4°F66.7°F
December 460.1°F60.4°F58.5°F66.4°F
December 560.3°F60.1°F58.5°F66.4°F
December 660.1°F60.3°F58.5°F66.4°F
December 760.1°F58.6°F57.7°F66°F
December 860.3°F57.7°F57.7°F66.4°F
December 957.6°F57.7°F57.2°F66.4°F
December 1056.7°F57.9°F56.7°F66.6°F
December 11 58.5°F56.7°F66.6°F
December 12 58.6°F55.9°F67.1°F
December 13 57.9°F56.1°F67.3°F
December 14 56.7°F56.3°F66.6°F
December 15 57.4°F56.5°F66.6°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 16 56.8°F55.6°F67.1°F
December 17 57.6°F55.2°F65.8°F
December 18 58.5°F55.4°F64.9°F
December 19 58.3°F55.2°F65.5°F
December 20 58.5°F54.7°F65.7°F
December 21 57°F54°F65.7°F
December 22 57.4°F54.9°F65.3°F
December 23 56.1°F54.9°F65.8°F
December 24 54°F54°F65.7°F
December 25 54°F52.9°F65.1°F
December 26 54.7°F51.8°F64.9°F
December 27 54.5°F50.7°F65.7°F
December 28 53.2°F50°F66.9°F
December 29 52.9°F51.1°F66.9°F
December 30 53.8°F49.8°F66.9°F
December 31 55°F51.6°F66.9°F
Hilton Head Island water temp chart in December

Average water temperature in Hilton Head Island in December over a decade

20152016201720182019
64.8°F60.6°F58.5°F56.8°F57.2°F
20202021202220232024
58.8°F60.1°F58.1°F57.2°F57.6°F

Hilton Head Island sea state in December

Chart comparing the height of waves in Hilton Head Island in December over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Hilton Head Island in December

Weather and climate in Hilton Head Island in December

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Hilton Head Island in December based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature63°F
  • Average LOW temperature41°F
  • Average rainfall days8 days
  • Average rainfall81mm/3.2''
  • Average daylight10h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index3

Hilton Head Island water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in December?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in December. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Palmetto Dunes61.2°F49.8°F67.3°F
North Forest Beach61.2°F50.5°F67.1°F
Coligny Beach61.2°F50.5°F67.1°F
Beaufort60.8°F47.1°F67.3°F
Daufuskie Island61°F49.6°F66.9°F
Fripp Island61.7°F53.1°F68.2°F
Hunting Island61.7°F52.5°F68.5°F
Harbor Island61.3°F49.8°F68.4°F
St. Helena Island61.2°F47.5°F68.4°F
Edisto Island61.9°F49.6°F69.1°F

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