Myrtle Beach weather in January (South Carolina, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Myrtle Beach this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Myrtle Beach generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 13°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Myrtle Beach in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Myrtle Beach. April and May typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Myrtle Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Myrtle Beach, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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