Myrtle Beach, SC Weather
Myrtle Beach hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 85°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Myrtle Beach weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Myrtle Beach looks sunny, with a high of 86° and an overnight low of 78°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Myrtle Beach 14-day forecast
About the weather in Myrtle Beach
Located in South Carolina, United States, Myrtle Beach experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 87°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 56°F (14°C) in January, with around 58.5 inches (1487 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Myrtle Beach weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 56°F (14°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 19°F (-7°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 56°F (14°C) and lows around 42°F (6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 19°F (-7°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.9 inches (200 mm) of rain over 20 days, while March is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Myrtle Beach brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Myrtle Beach runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 56 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Myrtle Beach is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (24°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Myrtle Beach is mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Myrtle Beach by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 42° | 9 | 3.6 in | 7.5 h/day | 72% |
| February | 61° | 45° | 9 | 3.9 in | 7.9 h/day | 74% |
| March | 66° | 50° | 9 | 3.4 in | 8.8 h/day | 70% |
| April | 72° | 57° | 8 | 3.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 70% |
| May | 79° | 65° | 11 | 3.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 75% |
| June | 84° | 72° | 16 | 5.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 78% |
| July | 87° | 75° | 20 | 7.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 82% |
| August | 85° | 74° | 20 | 7.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 83% |
| September | 82° | 70° | 13 | 7.7 in | 10.0 h/day | 80% |
| October | 75° | 61° | 7 | 4.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 76% |
| November | 66° | 51° | 8 | 3.7 in | 8.2 h/day | 74% |
| December | 60° | 46° | 10 | 4.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 76% |