Water temperature in Hilton Head Island (SC) in February
Is it warm enough to swim in Hilton Head Island in February? Average water temperature in Hilton Head Island in February is 57.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Hilton Head Island in February is 64°F, and the coldest is 49.8°F. Average high air temperature in Hilton Head Island in February is 63°F, and average low temperature is 40°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 February 2026, 2025
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 February.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 46.9°F | 50°F | 46.9°F | 60.8°F |
| February 2 | 47.1°F | 49.8°F | 47.1°F | 61.2°F |
| February 3 | 46.6°F | 51.6°F | 46.6°F | 61.7°F |
| February 4 | 46.9°F | 52.7°F | 46.9°F | 61.9°F |
| February 5 | 50°F | 53.1°F | 50°F | 62.2°F |
| February 6 | 47.3°F | 53.4°F | 47.3°F | 63.7°F |
| February 7 | 47.1°F | 55.2°F | 47.1°F | 63.3°F |
| February 8 | 48.6°F | 57°F | 48.6°F | 63.3°F |
| February 9 | 47.3°F | 56.5°F | 47.3°F | 63.7°F |
| February 10 | 47.5°F | 56.3°F | 47.5°F | 63.3°F |
| February 11 | 47.7°F | 57°F | 47.7°F | 63.3°F |
| February 12 | 49.3°F | 54.5°F | 49.3°F | 62.8°F |
| February 13 | 49.8°F | 55.9°F | 49.8°F | 62.2°F |
| February 14 | 50.2°F | 55.4°F | 50.2°F | 62.1°F |
| February 15 | 50°F | 54°F | 50°F | 61.3°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | 51.3°F | 55.4°F | 51.3°F | 61.2°F |
| February 17 | 51.4°F | 54.9°F | 51.4°F | 61.7°F |
| February 18 | 52.3°F | 55°F | 52.3°F | 61.5°F |
| February 19 | 52.7°F | 54.9°F | 52°F | 62.1°F |
| February 20 | 52.3°F | 53.4°F | 51.4°F | 61.9°F |
| February 21 | 52.3°F | 52.5°F | 52.2°F | 61.9°F |
| February 22 | 54.5°F | 52.7°F | 52.7°F | 62.1°F |
| February 23 | 54.5°F | 52.2°F | 52.2°F | 62.2°F |
| February 24 | 52.9°F | 52.7°F | 52.7°F | 62.6°F |
| February 25 | 53.4°F | 53.4°F | 53.4°F | 63.1°F |
| February 26 | 52.5°F | 55°F | 52.5°F | 62.4°F |
| February 27 | 53.2°F | 55°F | 53.2°F | 62.6°F |
| February 28 | 54.3°F | 55.8°F | 54.3°F | 64°F |
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Average water temperature in Hilton Head Island in February over a decade
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 59.2°F | 56.3°F | 55.9°F | 55.8°F | 53.4°F |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 53.8°F | 57.7°F | 54.9°F | 54.1°F |
Hilton Head Island sea state in February
Chart comparing the height of waves in Hilton Head Island in February 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.
Weather and climate in Hilton Head Island in February
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Hilton Head Island in February 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 temperature40°F
- Average rainfall days9 days
- Average rainfall89mm/3.5''
- Average daylight11h
- Average sunshine7h
- Average UV index5
Hilton Head Island water temperature during other months:
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