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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Hilton Head Island, SC is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 88°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 47°F), with roughly 49 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Hilton Head Island right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Hilton Head Island climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
60°
47°
Feb
64°
51°
Mar
68°
56°
Apr
73°
61°
May
79°
68°
Jun
85°
74°
Jul
88°
77°
Aug
87°
77°
Sep
82°
72°
Oct
76°
63°
Nov
69°
57°
Dec
60°
49°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Hilton Head Island today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Hilton Head Island today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Hilton Head Island today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Hilton Head Island and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Hilton Head Island?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Hilton Head Island forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Hilton Head Island?
July is typically the warmest month in Hilton Head Island, with average highs around 88°F.
How cold does Hilton Head Island get?
The coldest month in Hilton Head Island is January, when overnight lows average about 47°F.
How much rain does Hilton Head Island get?
Hilton Head Island sees roughly 49 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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