Myrtle Beach Weather in August

What's the weather like in Myrtle Beach (South Carolina) in August 2024?

The climate in Myrtle Beach during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Myrtle Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.7°C 89°F
Nightly temperature 21.4°C 70.4°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 145 mm 5.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach average temperature in August

August rainfall

Myrtle Beach average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Myrtle Beach average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Myrtle Beach in August 2024.

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Myrtle Beach weather stats

Myrtle Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: November 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January 13.1°C 55.6°F
Wettest month: July 171mm 6.7ins
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