Hilton Head Island Weather in November
The driest month of the year: mild afternoons, crisp evenings and a packed run of fall events.
- Avg. high
- 70°F
- Avg. low
- 49°F
- Rain
- 2.6 in.
- Ocean
- 66°F
- Sunrise
- 6:52 a.m.
- Sunset
- 5:23 p.m.
Average temps and rain for Hilton Head Island, SC; ocean temperature from NOAA’s Fort Pulaski gauge; sunrise and sunset on November 15.
What November feels like on Hilton Head
The average temperature in November is 70°F for highs and 49°F for lows, with about 2.6 inches of rain, and the ocean averages 66°F.
November is cooler and the driest month of the year at about 2.6 inches. Highs are around 70, evenings are near 49, and the water is down to the mid-60s. It is a good month for outdoor dining, golf and the bike paths, and hurricane season ends on November 30.
Early November can still reach the upper 70s; by Thanksgiving, evenings drop into the 40s. Clocks fall back on the first Sunday, so sunset moves to before 5:40 p.m.
The beach is at its best for long walks and bike rides at low tide.
Sunrise and sunset in November
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | 6:40 a.m. | 5:33 p.m. | 10 hr 53 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:52 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. | 10 hr 31 min |
| Nov 30 | 7:05 a.m. | 5:18 p.m. | 10 hr 13 min |
Eastern time, calculated for the island with NOAA’s solar equations. Daylight runs from 10 hr 53 min on Nov 1 to 10 hr 13 min on Nov 30. For today’s times and the next two weeks, see the live weather page.
Hilton Head events in November
Hilton Head events in November: the Half Marathon, the Oyster Festival, the Lantern Parade, the Turkey Trot and Turtle Trot on Thanksgiving morning, and Harbour Town Lights from the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Read the guideThe Town’s six-week celebration of arts and culture: concerts, theater, gallery shows, history tours and talks by the island’s own arts groups, with a kickoff party at Shelter Cove Community Park.
Read the guideThe Hilton Head Half, Quarter Marathon & 5K: a flat course starting at 8 a.m. from Harbour Town in Sea Pines.
Read the guideAn all-you-can-eat oyster roast on Friday night at Shelter Cove Community Park, then a festival day on Saturday at Lowcountry Celebration Park.
Read the guidePart of Crescendo: an evening parade of lit lanterns, put on by the Town’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
Read the guideA Thanksgiving 5K for runners and walkers of every level, starting on Hudson Road by Skull Creek and turning around in Hilton Head Plantation. Turkey costumes welcome.
Read the guidePalmetto Dunes’ Thanksgiving 5K, the island’s other holiday-morning race besides the Turkey Trot.
Read the guideHarbour Town lit up every evening for the holidays around a tall Christmas tree. The tree lighting is the Friday after Thanksgiving, just before a Gregg Russell concert.
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 November
It is a good month for golf, birding on the marsh and dolphin tours, and restaurants are easier to get into than in summer. Hurricane season ends on November 30.
Thanksgiving week is busy with families, so book rentals and Thanksgiving dinner early.
What to pack for Hilton Head in November
A sweater or fleece and a light jacket for evenings, long pants, a few short-sleeve shirts for warm afternoons and comfortable shoes for walking.
Hilton Head in November: questions
What is the weather like in Hilton Head in November?
The average high is 70°F and the average low 49°F, with about 2.6 inches of rain. The ocean averages 66°F (NOAA, Fort Pulaski gauge).
What are the temps in Hilton Head in November?
The average high is about 70°F and the average low about 49°F. Early November can still reach the upper 70s; late November is noticeably cooler.
Is Hilton Head busy at Thanksgiving?
Yes, Thanksgiving week is one of the busier weeks of the fall. Book rentals and restaurant reservations ahead.
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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