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Water temperature in Hilton Head Island (SC) in February

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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 146.9°F50°F46.9°F60.8°F
February 247.1°F49.8°F47.1°F61.2°F
February 346.6°F51.6°F46.6°F61.7°F
February 446.9°F52.7°F46.9°F61.9°F
February 550°F53.1°F50°F62.2°F
February 647.3°F53.4°F47.3°F63.7°F
February 747.1°F55.2°F47.1°F63.3°F
February 848.6°F57°F48.6°F63.3°F
February 947.3°F56.5°F47.3°F63.7°F
February 10 56.3°F51.3°F63.3°F
February 11 57°F51.8°F63.3°F
February 12 54.5°F52°F62.8°F
February 13 55.9°F52.7°F62.2°F
February 14 55.4°F52.7°F62.1°F
February 15 54°F52.5°F61.3°F
Day 2026 2025 Min Max
February 16 55.4°F52.5°F61.2°F
February 17 54.9°F52.9°F61.7°F
February 18 55°F53.2°F61.5°F
February 19 54.9°F52°F62.1°F
February 20 53.4°F51.4°F61.9°F
February 21 52.5°F52.2°F61.9°F
February 22 52.7°F52.7°F62.1°F
February 23 52.2°F52.2°F62.2°F
February 24 52.7°F52.7°F62.6°F
February 25 53.4°F53.4°F63.1°F
February 26 55°F55°F62.4°F
February 27 55°F55°F62.6°F
February 28 55.8°F55.4°F64°F
Hilton Head Island water temp chart in February

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

20162017201820192020
58.8°F59.2°F56.3°F55.9°F55.8°F
20212022202320242025
53.4°F53.8°F57.7°F54.9°F54.1°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.

Waves height in Hilton Head Island in February

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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Where is the warm sea water in February?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

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

AvrMinMax
Palmetto Dunes57.9°F49.8°F64°F
North Forest Beach57.7°F49.5°F63.7°F
Coligny Beach57.7°F49.5°F63.7°F
Beaufort57.9°F48.6°F65.1°F
Daufuskie Island57.6°F48.9°F63.9°F
Fripp Island58.5°F50.5°F65.1°F
Hunting Island58.6°F50.5°F65.7°F
Harbor Island58.5°F49.5°F65.7°F
St. Helena Island58.5°F48.7°F65.8°F
Edisto Island58.8°F49.3°F66.7°F

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