Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 3 to 4°
- 7 rainy days · 79 mm
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar18°not recommended
- Apr22°fair
- May26°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov19°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Myrtle Beach, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 3° | 77 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 15° | 4° | 81 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 18° | 7° | 91 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 22° | 12° | 70 mm | 6 d | |
| May | 26° | 17° | 75 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 21° | 103 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 23° | 137 mm | 10 d | |
| August | 30° | 23° | 159 mm | 10 d | |
| September | 28° | 20° | 169 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 14° | 107 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 19° | 8° | 84 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 15° | 4° | 79 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Myrtle Beach, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (North Myrtle Beach Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May18 to 26°
nights 7 to 17°
- 7 rainy days · 79 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 31°
nights 21 to 23°
- 10 rainy days · 133 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov19 to 28°
nights 8 to 20°
- 7 rainy days · 120 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Myrtle Beach, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h23 of daylight, in December 9h55, a difference of 4h28.
10h08Jan
10h56Feb
11h53Mar
12h59Apr
13h54May
14h23Jun
14h11Jul
13h24Aug
12h20Sep
11h16Oct
10h21Nov
9h55Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "North Myrtle Beach Airport" (33.81°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Myrtle Beach, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 77 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°4° at night
- 81 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended18°7° at night
- 91 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair22°12° at night
- 70 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended26°17° at night
- 75 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°21° at night
- 103 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°23° at night
- 137 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°23° at night
- 159 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended28°20° at night
- 169 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°14° at night
- 107 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair19°8° at night
- 84 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°4° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 77 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 81 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 70 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 26 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 75 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (103 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (137 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (159 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (169 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 107 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 84 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?
May to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 24 to 29 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, North Myrtle Beach Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Myrtle Beach?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 91 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (North Myrtle Beach Airport).
What is the hottest month in Myrtle Beach?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (North Myrtle Beach Airport).
What is the coldest month in Myrtle Beach?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 3 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (North Myrtle Beach Airport).
What is the driest month in Myrtle Beach?
April: 70 mm over 6 days of rain, against 169 mm in September, the wettest month.
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