Best time to visit Myrtle Beach
April to May and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
April to May and September to October
Spring and early fall offer warm beach weather without summer crowds; summer is hottest and busiest.
- “Many will say that spring is one of the most ideal times to visit Myrtle Beach.” vacationmyrtlebeach.com
- “spring and fall hit that sweet spot of warm weather without the crowds” hotelbluemb.com
- “Spring, which leads into the high season, can also be an ideal time to visit.” tripster.com
4 of the 9 travel guides we read name these months.
Myrtle Beach month by month
Average high and low in Myrtle Beach, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…Winter highs are in the mid-50s F; snow is rare.Coldest record day was in January; ocean water has dipped to 47F.
FebruaryChecking fares…Winter highs of about 56 to 60F with around six rain days a month, December to February.Winter sees a dip in tourism.Taste of the MarshWalk
MarchChecking fares…Spring break begins; ocean still cool.March through May sees some of the least rainfall.Can-Am Days
Best timeAprilChecking fares…Spring is among the most ideal times: mild beach weather, highs reach the low 70s by mid-April.April and November are the driest months.Shoulder season from April to June with slightly fewer crowds.Singing in the Sun
Best timeMayChecking fares…Highs reach the low 80s by the end of May.Peak season starts after Memorial Day.Ocean warm enough to swim by April and May.Myrtle Beach Classic
JuneChecking fares…Hurricane season begins; afternoon showers more common.Summer high season runs June through August.
JulyChecking fares…Warmest month, with highs peaking in July.July 4th fills hotels and rentals fast.
AugustChecking fares…Highs around 89F and water near 80 to 83F; afternoon thunderstorms pass quickly.Crowds soften in late August as school approaches.Among the wettest months, with September.
Best timeSeptemberChecking fares…Fall is a quiet stretch; highs in the mid-to-low 80s.Crowds leave after Labor Day while weather stays warm.September is one of the two wettest months.
Best timeOctoberChecking fares…Highs in the low 70s; still beach weather.Fall festivals including Oktoberfest and seafood festivals.
NovemberChecking fares…Off-season starts in November; one of the driest months.April and November are the driest months.Nights of a Thousand Candles · Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast
DecemberChecking fares…Highs in the low 60s; town turns festive for the holidays.Winter is mild; snow on the Grand Strand is rare.
Weather: Myrtle Beach averages from NOAA (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
Every date to Myrtle Beach from your city
Live fares from your airport. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
What's on in Myrtle Beach
Festivals and seasons through the year
Busy, quiet and what to watch for
Busiest
- Memorial Day to Labor DayTraditional high season; June to August is busiest, with July 4th the peak.
- July and AugustBusiest and most vibrant months, with the Horry County Fair.
Quietest
- Late fall to early springOff-season, with quieter streets, restaurants and attractions.
- November to early MarchCalled the off-season, with golf courses less crowded.
Watch for
- June to NovemberHurricane season.
- July to AugustRain showers are quite common; pack an umbrella.
- SummerSummer showers are short and followed by good weather.
- WinterToo cold for swimming but indoor attractions stay open.
Questions people ask
- Is Myrtle Beach a good place to visit in August?
- Yes. Highs near 89F, warm water, events, and attractions open; crowds ease in late August, with quick afternoon storms.
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