Myrtle Beach Climate & Weather

The Grand Strand's natural beauty and a climate with distinct but mild and pleasant seasons have made the area an excellent vacation and retirement choice for visitors from all over the world.

The Myrtle Beach area's annual average high temperatures are in the mid 70's. During the summer, the average high temperatures are in the upper 80's and during the winter, the average high temperatures are around 60°. Myrtle Beach also has an average of 215 days of sunshine annually to make your visit even more enjoyable.

Monthly Average High Temperatures and Rainfall

Month	Air (°F)	Water (°F)	Rainfall (Inches)
January	56	51	2.04
February	60	52	2.48
March	68	57	2.92
April	76	62	3.08
May	83	69	2.54
June	88	77	1.94
July	91	81	3.24
August	89	83	7.25
September	85	80	3.46
October	77	73	6.93
November	69	65	2.45
December	60	55	3.06

Source: South Carolina State Climatology Office

Annual Weather Statistics

Sunny Days	215
Cloudy Days	150
Days When Temperature Exceeds 90°F	46
Average Air Temperature	64°F
Average Water Temperature	66°F
Average Number of Sunny Days During a Summer Month	18
Average Number of Sunny Days During a Winter Month	15

Source: South Carolina State Climatology Office

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