Myrtle Beach Weather Forecast
Myrtle Beach weather: 61°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 86° | 73° | 8,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 83° | 69° | 4,1 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).
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, August and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Recent extremes in Myrtle Beach
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Myrtle Beach compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Myrtle Beach.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 87 mi | 67°F | +34°F warmer | 49 in |
| Charleston County | 87 mi | 67°F | +34°F warmer | 49 in |
| Congaree National Park | 109 mi | 65°F | about the same | 39 in |
| Hunting Island State Park | 128 mi | 67°F | +34°F warmer | 50 in |
| North Carolina | 145 mi | 62°F | 35°F cooler | 44 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 63°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, August and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 40% and wind is 7 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, August 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 6:05 AM.
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 October 24, 2026 at 6:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
