Bluffton Weather

Bluffton has hot, humid summers, mild winters and rain year-round, heaviest in August. Current conditions, the forecast and radar are below, then the month-by-month climate.
Bluffton Weather Right Now
Old Town Bluffton right now
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Bluffton South Carolina Weather Forecast
- TueSep 2986°66°Cloudy3%
- WedSep 3085°70°Cloudy7%
- ThuOct 187°70°Partly cloudy3%
- FriOct 288°73°Thunderstorms8%
- SatOct 377°73°Rain34%
- SunOct 482°71°Rain56%
- MonOct 573°68°Rain58%
- TueOct 667°61°Rain41%
- WedOct 764°58°Rain30%
- ThuOct 866°61°Rain26%
- FriOct 968°64°Rain21%
- SatOct 1069°62°Rain35%
- SunOct 1166°53°Rain45%
- MonOct 1262°52°Cloudy29%
- TueOct 1379°55°Partly cloudy32%
- WedOct 1480°61°Partly cloudy39%
This is the Bluffton weather forecast for Old Town, the same for the town’s neighborhoods to within a degree or two. Storms here often build in the afternoon and pass quickly, so a forecast with rain in it is rarely an all-day rain. Forecasts get less reliable the further out they run, so treat the second week as a trend, not a plan. For the beach forecast and ocean temperature, see the Hilton Head weather page.
Bluffton Weather Radar
The National Weather Service radar loop from the Charleston station, which covers Bluffton, the May River and the rest of the Lowcountry. Green and yellow are rain; red and purple are heavy storms. In summer, watch it for the afternoon thunderstorms that usually pass within the hour.

Bluffton Climate by Month
The bars show each month’s average high and low in Old Town Bluffton; the table under the chart adds rain. Tap a month to jump to its row.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 11 |
| February | 65°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 12 |
| March | 70°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 13 |
| April | 75°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 10 |
| May | 82°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 15 |
| June | 87°F | 73°F | 5.7 in | 20 |
| July | 89°F | 76°F | 6.3 in | 24 |
| August | 87°F | 75°F | 8.1 in | 26 |
| September | 84°F | 71°F | 6.0 in | 18 |
| October | 77°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 10 |
| November | 69°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 11 |
| December | 63°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 12 |
These are averages for Old Town Bluffton from ten years of daily records, 2015 through 2024, taken from a weather-model archive rather than a single weather station, so treat them as a good guide to a typical month, not a promise. July is the hottest month, with highs near 89°F, and August the wettest, at about eight inches over roughly 26 days with some rain. January is the coolest, with highs near 60°F and lows in the mid-40s.
What Each Season Feels Like
Spring, March through May, warms from the low 70s to the low 80s, with the lowest rain totals of the warm months. Summer is hot and humid, highs in the upper 80s and rain on most days, usually as afternoon storms. Fall starts like summer, then September’s 84°F highs ease to the 70s by October, when rain drops to about three and a half inches. Winter is mild: highs of 60 to 65°F, and cold snaps are short. If you plan to be on the May River, the shoulder months, April, May and October, give the best mix of warm days and less rain.
Storms and Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. A tropical system is a small chance in any given week rather than a feature of every trip, but it is worth a look at the forecast and a flexible booking if you travel in late summer and early fall. Thunderstorms are far more common, and the sandbar, kayaking and golf all stop for lightning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Bluffton, SC?
Hot and humid in summer, with highs in the upper 80s and afternoon storms; mild in winter, with highs of 60 to 65°F; and pleasant in spring and October.
What is the hottest month in Bluffton, SC?
July, with average highs near 89°F and lows around 76°F.
What is the rainiest month in Bluffton, SC?
August, at about eight inches in the ten-year average.
When is hurricane season in Bluffton?
June 1 to November 30, the Atlantic season. A direct hit on any given week is a small chance; check the forecast before late-summer and fall trips.
When is the best time to visit Bluffton?
April, May and October have warm days and less rain than summer.
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