When to go · Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, month by month
The best months for Myrtle Beach: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.13 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).15 °C / 4 °C, 8 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.18 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Myrtle Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Myrtle Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 17 °C, 8 rain days81 °F / 63 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.30 °C / 21 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 70 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.32 °C / 23 °C, 11 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.31 °C / 23 °C, 12 rain days88 °F / 73 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Myrtle Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain days84 °F / 68 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Myrtle Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 14 °C, 7 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.19 °C / 8 °C, 7 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.15 °C / 4 °C, 8 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday