AI-generatedMyrtle Beach, South Carolina at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,314 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:1918:43
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:04–07:53 · evening 18:10–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:04 · evening 18:58–19:08
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in October?
In October, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min07:19 – 18:43
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %65 %
- Seaweight 25 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.5 – 24.7 °C
Swimming season: May – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.5 and 28.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.0° | 12.2° | 19.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.0° | 10.9° | 18.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.6° | 12.7° | 18.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 18.4° | 17.1° | 19.7° | fresh |
| MayMay | 22.3° | 21.4° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 26.0° | 25.3° | 26.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.8° | 27.0° | 28.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.9° | 25.9° | 27.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.6° | 22.5° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 19.6° | 17.7° | 21.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.6° | 13.6° | 19.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 7 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
How breezy and how cloudy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
How often the day gets hot in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 141 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 13° | 6° | 15.0° | 5.2 h | 9 | 79 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 15° | 7° | 14.0° | 5.5 h | 8 | 86 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 18° | 10° | 15.6° | 6.3 h | 9 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 22° | 14° | 18.4° | 7.6 h | 8 | 77 |
| MayMay | 81 | 26° | 19° | 22.3° | 7.8 h | 11 | 91 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 29° | 23° | 26.0° | 7.7 h | 15 | 122 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 30° | 24° | 27.8° | 7.3 h | 19 | 169 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 29° | 24° | 28.0° | 6.6 h | 19 | 184 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 27° | 21° | 26.9° | 5.9 h | 13 | 160 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 23° | 16° | 23.6° | 6.2 h | 7 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 34 | 18° | 11° | 19.6° | 5.7 h | 7 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 15° | 8° | 16.6° | 5.0 h | 9 | 92 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
33.69° N, 78.89° W · 8 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The best time to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 184 mm.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: score 81 against 73. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in May. May has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 81better |
| Day high | 23° | 26° |
| Night low | 16° | 19° |
| Sea | 23.6° | 22.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Muggy days | 9better | 15 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in January22February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in February24March18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In March, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in March51April22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In April, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in April81May26° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In May, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in May80June29° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In June, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in June74July30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 169 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in July72August29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 184 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in August78September27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In September, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 160 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in September73October23° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In October, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in October34November18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in November20December15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Myrtle Beach vs. Charleston
In October Charleston has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 73). During the day Charleston is 1 °C warmer than Myrtle Beach. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Myrtle Beach | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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In October, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach25°26°90
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- 3St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 4Charlotte22°85
- 5Greenville22°85
- 6Atlanta22°85
- 7Raleigh22°84
- 8Savannah25°84
- 25Myrtle BeachThis page23°24°73
Planning a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 10 min
- Distance
- 6,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
The best time to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
The sea temperature in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to October.
Can you swim in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 184 mm. The driest month is November with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Myrtle Beach, South Carolina get?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
A nonstop flight from London to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina takes about 8 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,390 km.
When is hurricane season in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 21.
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