Hilton Head Island vs Santa Barbara in December

Santa Barbara is the better pick in December — 67 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Hilton Head Island is nice, rainy, clean air.

Hilton Head Island vs Santa BarbaraDecember climate, side by side

Hilton Head IslandSanta Barbara
Comfort score59/100 (D)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high16°C16°C
Avg high / low17° / 9°18° / 9°
Rainfall108 mm100 mm
Rainy days85
Humidity77%61%
Air quality (AQI)3230

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

Hilton Head Island vs Santa Barbara in December — FAQ

Is December better in Hilton Head Island or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in December — 67 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Hilton Head Island is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island vs Santa Barbara in December?
In December, Hilton Head Island averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm.