When is the best time to go to Myrtle Beach?

When is the best time to go to Myrtle Beach? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Myrtle Beach are March, April, May, July, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July, August and September
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Myrtle Beach

For full information about the climate and weather in Myrtle Beach a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 45°F/56°F
3in
February 49°F/59°F
3.7in
March 54°F/65°F
4.3in
April 61°F/72°F
4.2in
May 70°F/79°F
6.8in
June 77°F/85°F
7in
July 79°F/88°F
8.1in
August 79°F/88°F
9.7in
September 74°F/83°F
8.4in
October 65°F/76°F
4.3in
November 54°F/67°F
3.6in
December 50°F/59°F
4.6in


Weather and climate in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Myrtle Beach is 74°F (ranging from 56°F in january to 88°F in july). Annual rainfall is 67.6in, with a minimum of 3in in january and a maximum of 9.7in in august.
  • In the month of january the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of february the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average.
  • Between march and november the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 65°F in average and it rains in november about 3.6in.
  • In the month of december the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and, in december, 5 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Myrtle Beach

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Myrtle Beach: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Myrtle Beach

Find out when Myrtle Beach has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Myrtle Beach

  • Very low season in Myrtle Beach
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, November and December.
  • Low season in Myrtle Beach
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, September and October.
  • High season in Myrtle Beach
    The number of visitors to Myrtle Beach is high in: April, May, June and August.
  • Peak season in Myrtle Beach
    The largest number of tourists visiting Myrtle Beach is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Myrtle Beach month by month



Best time for low prices in Myrtle Beach

Average prices of hotels in Myrtle Beach month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Myrtle Beach. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Myrtle Beach

On average, it costs $ 136 per day to hire a car in Myrtle Beach. This price varies by $ 31 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 123 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 154.

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