February in Hilton Head, SC: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average February Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 63°F |
| Avg daily low | 49°F |
| Rainy days | 11 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 13.5 mph |
Most golfers arrive in February expecting a cold, slow month — and leave a little surprised. At an average high of 63°F with 11 precipitation days, it's actually tied for the third-driest month of the year on Hilton Head, and daytime temperatures are workable for comfortable rounds if you dress in layers. The surprise isn't warmth; it's how playable the windows are.
The catch is the 14°F daily swing. A 49°F morning tee time feels genuinely cold, while a midday round at 63°F can be quite pleasant. Wind is the other reality check — peak gusts average 13.5 mph, making February the fourth-windiest month. That wind, combined with cool air, will affect your club selection more than the thermometer alone suggests. Plan tee times for late morning when both temperature and wind tend to settle.
With morning lows around 49°F and winds that tend to be most active early, booking a late-morning slot — around 10 AM to noon — lets the temperature climb a few degrees and the air settle before you're committing to carry distances. Weekday availability is generally easier in February than in the spring rush that arrives with March, so this is a reasonable month to snag preferred tee times on busier courses. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
February is marginally drier than January — one fewer precipitation day and nearly identical wind at 13.5 mph versus 13.7 mph — so conditions don't change dramatically from the prior month. The real shift comes in March, when the average high jumps 6°F to 69°F and peak wind ticks up slightly to 13.8 mph, making it noticeably more comfortable but no calmer. If you're choosing between the two, February offers similar dryness with cooler temps, while March delivers warmer air at the cost of a fractionally windier forecast.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Hilton Head, SC for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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It's a reasonable shoulder-season window if you plan around the conditions. With only 11 precipitation days and afternoon highs averaging 63°F, you'll find playable stretches, but the 14°F daily temperature swing and 13.5 mph peak winds mean morning rounds can feel genuinely cold. Late-morning tee times and layered clothing make the most of what the month offers.
February averages a peak wind of 13.5 mph, which ranks as the fourth-windiest month of the year on Hilton Head. That puts conditions in the moderate range, enough to influence club selection on exposed coastal holes. Paired with cool temperatures — the average high is just 63°F — the wind chill effect can make the round feel colder than the thermometer reads.