Bluffton Weather

The May River sandbar at low tide under a bright sky, with wooded shore beyond

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

75°
Sunny
Wind
4mph
Humidity
88%
Rain
3%

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Bluffton South Carolina Weather Forecast

  • Tue
    Sep 29
    86°66°
    Cloudy
    3%
  • Wed
    Sep 30
    85°70°
    Cloudy
    7%
  • Thu
    Oct 1
    87°70°
    Partly cloudy
    3%
  • Fri
    Oct 2
    88°73°
    Thunderstorms
    8%
  • Sat
    Oct 3
    77°73°
    Rain
    34%
  • Sun
    Oct 4
    82°71°
    Rain
    56%
  • Mon
    Oct 5
    73°68°
    Rain
    58%
  • Tue
    Oct 6
    67°61°
    Rain
    41%
  • Wed
    Oct 7
    64°58°
    Rain
    30%
  • Thu
    Oct 8
    66°61°
    Rain
    26%
  • Fri
    Oct 9
    68°64°
    Rain
    21%
  • Sat
    Oct 10
    69°62°
    Rain
    35%
  • Sun
    Oct 11
    66°53°
    Rain
    45%
  • Mon
    Oct 12
    62°52°
    Cloudy
    29%
  • Tue
    Oct 13
    79°55°
    Partly cloudy
    32%
  • Wed
    Oct 14
    80°61°
    Partly cloudy
    39%

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.

Live weather radar loop for the Bluffton and Lowcountry area from the National Weather Service Charleston radar

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.

Average high to low
  1. 60
  2. 65
  3. 70
  4. 75
  5. 82
  6. 87
  7. 89
  8. 87
  9. 84
  10. 77
  11. 69
  12. 63
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Average monthly climate in Bluffton, SC
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainRainy days
January60°F44°F3.2 in11
February65°F49°F3.3 in12
March70°F54°F3.3 in13
April75°F59°F3.6 in10
May82°F67°F4.0 in15
June87°F73°F5.7 in20
July89°F76°F6.3 in24
August87°F75°F8.1 in26
September84°F71°F6.0 in18
October77°F63°F3.5 in10
November69°F54°F3.1 in11
December63°F49°F4.3 in12

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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