Hilton Head Island Weather in April
One of the best months of the year: warm, dry days, cool nights and the island’s biggest golf week.
- Avg. high
- 76°F
- Avg. low
- 55°F
- Rain
- 3.0 in.
- Ocean
- 69°F
- Sunrise
- 6:54 a.m.
- Sunset
- 7:52 p.m.
Average temps and rain for Hilton Head Island, SC; ocean temperature from NOAA’s Fort Pulaski gauge; sunrise and sunset on April 15.
What April feels like on Hilton Head
The average temperature in April is 76°F for highs and 55°F for lows, with about 3.0 inches of rain, and the ocean averages 69°F.
April is one of the most pleasant months of the year, with highs in the mid-70s, lows in the mid-50s and only about 3 inches of rain. It is peak outdoor season for good reason: dry, warm days without the summer humidity.
The ocean has warmed into the upper 60s, still on the cool side for a long swim but fine for wading and for kids who do not mind it. Popular weeks book early, so settle your dates before the weather is the deciding factor.
The warmest April days reach the mid-80s, and a passing front can still bring a cool evening, so a light jacket earns its place in the bag.
By late April the first real beach days of the year arrive.
Sunrise and sunset in April
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | 7:11 a.m. | 7:43 p.m. | 12 hr 32 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:54 a.m. | 7:52 p.m. | 12 hr 59 min |
| Apr 30 | 6:37 a.m. | 8:03 p.m. | 13 hr 26 min |
Eastern time, calculated for the island with NOAA’s solar equations. Daylight runs from 12 hr 32 min on Apr 1 to 13 hr 26 min on Apr 30. For today’s times and the next two weeks, see the live weather page.
What’s on in Hilton Head in April
RBC Heritage week, when the PGA Tour plays Harbour Town Golf Links, is the island’s busiest week of the year. The Wine & Food Festival runs into the first days of the month.
Read the guideTen days of tastings, wine dinners and a grand tasting at restaurants and venues around the island.
Read the guideThe PGA Tour’s week at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines, finishing beside the lighthouse. The island’s biggest week of the year.
Dates move a little each year. For this year’s dates and everything else on, see the Hilton Head events calendar, which lists every event month by month.
Things to do on Hilton Head in April
Book well ahead for RBC Heritage week: rentals, restaurants and roads in Sea Pines fill up. Outside that week, April is ideal for kayaking, dolphin tours and long bike rides.
From April 1 dogs must be on a leash on the beach between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sea turtle season starts on May 1.
What to pack for Hilton Head in April
Shorts, short sleeves and sandals for the day, a light sweater or jacket for evenings, and sunscreen and a hat. A swimsuit is worth packing for the pool and the warmest beach days.
Hilton Head in April: questions
What is the weather like in Hilton Head in April?
The average high is 76°F and the average low 55°F, with about 3.0 inches of rain. The ocean averages 69°F (NOAA, Fort Pulaski gauge).
Is April a good month to visit Hilton Head?
It is one of the best: warm, mostly dry days in the 70s and low humidity. The one week to plan around is RBC Heritage week, the island’s busiest.
Can you swim in the ocean in April?
Some people do. The water averages in the upper 60s, cool for a long swim but fine for wading and for kids, and it warms through the month.
What is the temp in Hilton Head in April at night?
Lows average about 55°F, so evenings are cool enough for a light jacket, especially on the water.
Hilton Head weather in other months
To compare all 12 months in one table, with the live forecast, radar and water temperature, see Hilton Head weather by month, and for help choosing dates, the best time to visit Hilton Head.
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