When is the best time to go to Myrtle Beach
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Myrtle Beach, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Myrtle Beach are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 102mm | 6.4hrs | 11.1hrs | 21°C |
The weather in January in Myrtle Beach is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Myrtle Beach for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Myrtle Beach and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 95mm | 7.1hrs | 11.9hrs | 20°C |
February in Myrtle Beach is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Myrtle Beach.
February is in the winter in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 110mm | 8.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 21°C |
The weather in March in Myrtle Beach is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Myrtle Beach.
March is in the spring in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 73mm | 9.7hrs | 13.8hrs | 21°C |
Myrtle Beach's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Myrtle Beach, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 101mm | 9.9hrs | 14.8hrs | 24°C |
May is a damp, humid month in Myrtle Beach and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Myrtle Beach, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 139mm | 9.9hrs | 11.1hrs | 27°C |
June in Myrtle Beach is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Myrtle Beach for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 171mm | 9.8hrs | 11.9hrs | 28°C |
July in Myrtle Beach is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Myrtle Beach for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 171mm 6.7 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 145mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Myrtle Beach is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Myrtle Beach for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Myrtle Beach weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 139mm | 8.1hrs | 13.8hrs | 28°C |
Myrtle Beach's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Myrtle Beach, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 82mm | 7.9hrs | 14.8hrs | 25°C |
October is a a little damp month in Myrtle Beach and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Myrtle Beach, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 70mm | 7hrs | 11.1hrs | 23°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Myrtle Beach during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Myrtle Beach, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Myrtle Beach and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Myrtle Beach weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 81mm | 6.3hrs | 11.9hrs | 22°C |
December in Myrtle Beach is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Myrtle Beach.
December is in the winter in Myrtle Beach and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Myrtle Beach weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
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