Hilton Head Island Weather in June
Summer in earnest: hot days, warm water, the longest evenings of the year and the odd afternoon storm.
- Avg. high
- 87°F
- Avg. low
- 70°F
- Rain
- 5.5 in.
- Ocean
- 81°F
- Sunrise
- 6:16 a.m.
- Sunset
- 8:31 p.m.
Average temps and rain for Hilton Head Island, SC; ocean temperature from NOAA’s Fort Pulaski gauge; sunrise and sunset on June 15.
What June feels like on Hilton Head
The average temperature in June is 87°F for highs and 70°F for lows, with about 5.5 inches of rain, and the ocean averages 81°F.
June opens summer in earnest: highs in the upper 80s, lows around 70 and warm ocean water around 81. Rainfall jumps to about 5.5 inches, mostly in short afternoon storms, so plan the beach for the morning. Hurricane season begins June 1.
June brings the longest days of the year: the sun sets around 8:30 p.m., so evenings on the beach run late. Most afternoon storms pass within an hour.
It is noticeably more humid than May, and the ocean is warm enough that almost everyone swims.
Sunrise and sunset in June
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | 6:17 a.m. | 8:25 p.m. | 14 hr 7 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:16 a.m. | 8:31 p.m. | 14 hr 15 min |
| Jun 30 | 6:20 a.m. | 8:34 p.m. | 14 hr 14 min |
Eastern time, calculated for the island with NOAA’s solar equations. Daylight runs from 14 hr 7 min on Jun 1 to 14 hr 14 min on Jun 30. For today’s times and the next two weeks, see the live weather page.
What’s on in Hilton Head in June
HarbourFest’s summer season at Shelter Cove Harbour is in full swing, with fireworks on Tuesday nights from early June, and Gregg Russell plays under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town on weeknights. Juneteenth is celebrated at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.
Read the guideThe summer series at Shelter Cove Harbour: family shows on the harbour stage and fireworks over the water on Tuesday nights.
Read the guideHarbourFest’s weekly fireworks over the water at Shelter Cove Harbour, plus the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve shows.
Read the guideHilton Head’s Juneteenth celebration, held every June at the site of Mitchelville, the first self-governed town of freed people in the United States: gospel choirs, a headline concert, vendors and a children’s corner.
Read the guideFree family concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, Monday to Thursday evenings through the summer, as they have been for more than 40 seasons.
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 June
Beach in the morning, pool or a shady lunch in the afternoon, and dolphin tours or a sunset cruise in the evening. Sea nettles are most common from June to August, so watch for the lifeguards’ flags.
Hurricane season starts June 1. Early-season storms are uncommon here, but it is worth booking with clear cancellation terms.
Chairs and umbrellas set up for you: the easy way to spend a June morning on the sand.
What to pack for Hilton Head in June
Light, breathable clothes, swimsuits, sandals, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and bug spray for the evenings. A small umbrella or rain jacket helps with afternoon storms.
Hilton Head in June: questions
What is the weather like in Hilton Head in June?
The average high is 87°F and the average low 70°F, with about 5.5 inches of rain. The ocean averages 81°F (NOAA, Fort Pulaski gauge).
Does it rain a lot in Hilton Head in June?
More than in spring, about 5.5 inches on average, but mostly in short afternoon thunderstorms. Mornings are usually clear.
How warm is the ocean in June?
Around 81°F on average, warm enough for nearly everyone.
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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