What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in January?

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Hilton Head Island averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 77 mm.

Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in January

Hilton Head Island is the better pick in January — 63 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island — January climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Hilton Head Island
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	13°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	15° / 7°
Rainfall	148 mm	77 mm
Rainy days	10	7
Humidity	79%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	35	40

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Hilton Head Island?: Hilton Head Island is the better pick in January — 63 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Hilton Head Island averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 77 mm.