Hilton Head Island weather in May 2024

Expect 82°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Hilton Head Island in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Hilton Head Island in May before you book your next holiday to South Carolina in 2024/2025.

82
82°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
64
64°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
4.0
4.0 inches of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index
73
73°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for South Carolina (Hilton Head Island) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Hilton Head Island in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 82°F in Hilton Head Island in May with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 64°F at night.

How sunny is it in Hilton Head Island in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Hilton Head Island in May - that's 67% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Hilton Head Island in May?

The average sea temperature around Hilton Head Island in May is 73°F.

Does it rain in Hilton Head Island in May?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Hilton Head Island in May and the average monthly rainfall is 4.0 inches.

Hilton Head Island May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Hilton Head Island in May 2024. Select a month to view Hilton Head Island sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	06:36	20:04
Thursday, 16th May 2024	06:24	20:15
Friday, 31st May 2024	06:17	20:24

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South Carolina - quick facts
Flight time^✝	11.5 hours
Time difference	UK -5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Beaches Culture
Tourist info	South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism