Hilton Head Island vs Santa Barbara in August

Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Hilton Head Island is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Hilton Head Island vs Santa BarbaraAugust climate, side by side

Hilton Head IslandSanta Barbara
Comfort score76/100 (B)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high36°C28°C
Avg high / low31° / 25°26° / 16°
Rainfall195 mm3 mm
Rainy days131
Humidity82%62%
Air quality (AQI)5737

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

Hilton Head Island vs Santa Barbara in August — FAQ

Is August better in Hilton Head Island or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Hilton Head Island is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island vs Santa Barbara in August?
In August, Hilton Head Island averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 195 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.