Myrtle Beach is a popular place to visit and summer is the best time to visit. The weather is very sunny from early spring through late fall, but the months between June and August are the best time to visit Myrtle Beach for enjoying the beach. There are occasional rain showers in the summer, especially during July, and these usually occur in the afternoon. Spring and fall are also good times to visit because of the sunny days with their blue skies. The temperatures are generally warm and hotel room rates are slightly less expensive from March to May. Autumn sees lower room rates but also cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with the average high temperature barely hitting 57°F (14°C). The average low temperature is a frigid 34°F (1°C). The snowfall average is close to 0 inches (1 cm).
In February the average high temperature increases slightly to 61°F (16°C) alongside the average low temperature which gets bumped up to 37°F (3°C). As the climate rises, the snowfall average dwindle further to less than 1 cm.
Myrtle Beach Weather in March: Spring comes to Myrtle Beach in March with the high temperature continuing to increase to 68°F (20°C). The low temperature goes up to 44°F (6°C), while precipitation levels average at 4 inches (102 mm).
In April, spring continues to bring warmer weather to the area with the average low temperature and the average high temperature ranging between 51°F (11°C) and 76°F (24°C).
May sees the upward trend in temperature continue as the low temperature climbs to 60°F (16°C) and the high temperature rises to 83°F (28°C).
In June, Myrtle Beach sees an average of 5 inches (127 mm) of rainfall alongside the arrival of summer. The climate starts getting quite warm with the average high temperature and the average low temperature at 88°F (31°C) and 69°F (20°C) respectively.
Myrtle Beach Weather in July: The hottest month of the year in Myrtle Beach is July when the average low temperature peaks at 72°F (22°C) and the average high temperature skyrockets to 91°F (33°C).
August sees the highest precipitation rates of the year with rainfall averaging at 7 inches (178 mm). The high temperatures drop by a degree to 90°F (32°C) while the low temperature also sees a one-degree decrease to 71°F (22°C).
In September, the temperatures see a significant decrease with the high temperature and low temperature measuring in at 85°F (29°C) and 65°F (19°C) respectively.
Myrtle Beach Weather in October: By the time October rolls around, autumn is in full swing with the average high temperature taking a dip down to 77°F (25°C) and the average low temperature dropping to 54°F (12°C).
November is the driest month of the year with precipitation rates averaging at 3 inches (76 mm). The low temperature and high temperature range between 45°F (7°C) and 69°F (21°C).
In December, the first of the winter season’s snow begins to fall in Myrtle Beach with levels at about half an inch (1 cm). It’s also the second to the coldest month of the year with the average low temperature at 37°F (3°C) and the average high temperature at 60°F (16°C).
The ultimate Myrtle Beach experience is best enjoyed from June through August. Despite the higher room rates and the increased volume in visitors, these months present the best weather in the year and promises that all attractions will be open. Festival goers eager to experience the Carolina Country Music Festival and more should also plan their visit between June and August. For warm temperatures with lower humidity and more affordable hotel rates, come between March and May. If you want to visit Myrtle Beach with no crowds or ant to get the best prices, plan your visit between September and October when the temperatures take a bit of a dip. Verified Resource: National Weather Service
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