Current Weather and Forecast in Myrtle Beach, SC
South Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 42°. August brings the most rain, on about 20 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 140 days.
Myrtle Beach climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How cold does Myrtle Beach get in winter?
January nights average 42°F (6°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
How sunny is Myrtle Beach?
9.6 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 11.8 hours.
What is the best month to go to Myrtle Beach?
February to May and October to November is the sweet spot for Myrtle Beach - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 70°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 9 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.
Does it snow in Myrtle Beach?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Myrtle Beach shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which month is warmest in Myrtle Beach?
July, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
Which month is coolest in Myrtle Beach?
January, with highs of 56°F (14°C) and lows near 42°F (6°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 19°F (-7°C).
When does it rain most in Myrtle Beach?
August, at 7.9 inches (200 mm) over about 20 days. March is the driest month, at 3.4 inches (87 mm).
Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach?
58.5 inches (1487 mm) a year across 140 wet days - more than 82% of the cities we cover.