Sea Temperature in Hilton Head Island in January

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Atlantic Ocean in Hilton Head Island in January. Historical daily data. Climate details for January. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Hilton Head Island. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Hilton Head Island in January

52°F

MINIMUN

57°F

AVERAGE

63°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in January in Hilton Head Island

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Hilton Head Island in January

Sea Temperature Table in Hilton Head Island in January Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Jan 1	59°C	57°C	54°C	56°C
Jan 2	61°C	57°C	61°C	59°C
Jan 3	59°C	61°C	54°C	58°C
Jan 4	59°C	54°C	57°C	56°C
Jan 5	61°C	61°C	54°C	58°C
Jan 6	59°C	55°C	57°C	56°C
Jan 7	61°C	54°C	59°C	57°C
Jan 8	59°C	55°C	55°C	56°C
Jan 9	59°C	57°C	57°C	57°C
Jan 10	59°C	55°C	54°C	55°C
Jan 11	59°C	54°C	61°C	56°C
Jan 12	57°C	57°C	59°C	56°C
Jan 13	57°C	61°C	61°C	58°C
Jan 14	55°C	55°C	57°C	55°C
Jan 15	57°C	55°C	57°C	55°C
Jan 16	57°C	59°C	54°C	55°C
Jan 17	57°C	59°C	55°C	55°C
Jan 18	55°C	55°C	57°C	55°C
Jan 19	55°C	57°C	61°C	56°C
Jan 20	55°C	59°C	54°C	55°C
Jan 21	57°C	61°C	54°C	56°C
Jan 22	55°C	59°C	59°C	56°C
Jan 23	57°C	54°C	59°C	55°C
Jan 24	57°C	59°C	55°C	55°C
Jan 25	57°C	57°C	55°C	55°C
Jan 26	55°C	61°C	54°C	55°C
Jan 27	55°C	61°C	61°C	56°C
Jan 28	57°C	54°C	57°C	54°C
Jan 29	57°C	59°C	59°C	56°C
Jan 30	55°C	55°C	59°C	55°C

Hilton Head Island Climate and Swimming Opportunities in January

59°F

Average Day Air Temperature

39°F

Average Night Air Temperature

3 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

10 days

Number of Rainy Days

10 hrs

Daylight
per Day

6 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

9 mph

Average Wind Speed

70%

Average
humidity

Hilton Head Island lies within the South Carolina in United States. The average daytime temperature in Hilton Head Island in January is 58°F (15°C), while the nighttime average is 39°F (4°C). There are typically 10 rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 3.5 inches (88 mm). The daylight duration in January in Hilton Head Island is 10 hours, with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in January is 9 mph (14 km/h), and the humidity level is around 70%.

The water temperature in Hilton Head Island in January ranges from 54°F to 57°F (12°C to 14°C). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 57°F (14°C), shifting to 55°F (13°C) by mid-January and reaching 55°F (13°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Hilton Head Island for January is 55°F (13°C). The water is cool, but many swimmers can tolerate it, especially with the sun out. Acclimatization is helpful.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in January in Hilton Head Island

What is the sea temperature in Hilton Head Island in January?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Hilton Head Island in January ranges from 54°F to 57°F (12°C to 14°C).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Hilton Head Island in January?

The average sea temperature in Hilton Head Island in January is 55°F (13°C), and the air temperature is 58°F (15°C), so the water is cool, but many swimmers can tolerate it, especially with the sun out. Acclimatization is helpful.