Myrtle Beach Weather Forecast
Myrtle Beach weather: 80°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Myrtle Beach is a city in South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is known for Grand Strand beaches and golf. It has a population of about 38.000.
Right now it is 80°F (26°C) in Myrtle Beach with clear. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 77°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Myrtle Beach is April, June and November. The climate is temperate. January, July and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
Nearby highlights include Myrtle Beach, Congaree National Park, Hunting Island State Park and Chimney Rock State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Myrtle Beach today at 9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Myrtle Beach right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:34 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Myrtle Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 77° | 30% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 74° | 10% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 73° | 43% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 76° | 59% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 93° / 75° | 73% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 73° | 57% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 77° | 31% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 78° | 15% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 77° | 11% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 100° / 79° | 10% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 80° | 18% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 80° | 29% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 78° | 36% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 86° / 76° | 36% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 73° | 42% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 71° | 34% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 7 |
Climate in Myrtle Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 59° | 42° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 69° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 58° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 80° | 65° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 72° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 76° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 85° | 73° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 82° | 67° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 58° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 67° | 50° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 59° | 42° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Myrtle Beach
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Myrtle Beach
Go in April, June and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by beach in Myrtle Beach
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is a city in South Carolina. Its coordinates are 33.6891, -78.8867. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach right now?
It is currently 80°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?
April, June and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Myrtle Beach, which has a temperate climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Myrtle Beach in?
Myrtle Beach observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:34 PM.
How many people live in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach has a population of approximately 38.000.
What are the top things to do in Myrtle Beach?
Popular options include Myrtle Beach, Congaree National Park, Hunting Island State Park and Chimney Rock State Park.
What places are in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach covers 1 places in this atlas, including Myrtle Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 11:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
