Myrtle Beach (SC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Myrtle Beach has a humid subtropical climate. This means a warm summer with daily average temperatures of around 30°C. In winter the temperature drops, however rarely below 0°C.
Most rain is seen in summer months and the average annual rainfall is around 1370 mm.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Myrtle Beach can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Myrtle Beach is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1232 mm. Myrtle Beach can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 154 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 69 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Myrtle Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Myrtle Beach in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
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