Myrtle Beach Water Temperature

Are you planning for a vacation to the coastal city of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina? Myrtle Beach is an ideal place to vacation during the summer season. You can enjoy the bright sun as well as the gentle ocean breeze in this season. Typically, this weather may last for about 200 days in a year with the average temperature through the year at around 75°.

If you want to travel by train to Myrtle Beach, the closest Amtrak station is in Florence,S.C. from where you could rent a car to cover the distance of seventy miles to reach Myrtle Beach. Travelling by air would be an effortless option as most of the well-known carriers such as USAirways, WestJet, Porter, Air Alllegiant Air run their services to this area.

Myrtle Beach is a city close to atlantic ocean. August is the month with the hottest water temperature at 82.6°F / 28.1°C. The coldest month is February with an ø water temperature of 61.7°F / 16.5°C. January is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and August with the highest precipitation in a year with 5.2in / 132.1mm. The avg. air temperature is around 80.2°F / 26.8°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 48.2°F / 9°C average air temperature. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit. mild temperate climate with hot summer would be the climate here.

Myrtle Beach Summary

Description	Value
Current water temperature	/
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 82.6°F / 28.1°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	February with 61.7°F / 16.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	July with 80.2°F / 26.8°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	January with 48.2°F / 9°C
Wettest Month:	August with 5.2in / 132.1mm
Driest Month:	January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	August with 81.9%
Lowest Humidity	March with 69.1%
Best Time to Visit:	June, July, August, September
Climate Classification	mild temperate climate with hot summer

Myrtle Beach water temperature by month

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	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	65.3	63.1	61.3
February	62.6	61.9	61.2
March	64.6	62.8	61.3
April	68.9	66.2	64
May	75.9	72.3	68.9
June	80.8	78.8	76.1
July	82.8	82	80.8
August	82.9	82.4	82
September	82.2	81	79.2
October	79.2	76.5	73.2
November	73.2	70.7	68.4
December	68.5	66.6	64.9

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atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	18.5	17.3	16.3
February	17	16.6	16.2
March	18.1	17.1	16.3
April	20.5	19	17.8
May	24.4	22.4	20.5
June	27.1	26	24.5
July	28.2	27.8	27.1
August	28.3	28	27.8
September	27.9	27.2	26.2
October	26.2	24.7	22.9
November	22.9	21.5	20.2
December	20.3	19.2	18.3

The hottest water temperature typically reached in August with around 82.6°F / 28.1°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 61.7°F / 16.5°C.

Activities around Myrtle Beach

Of course you can make the beach your playground and have the time of your life on this sand beach extending over 60 miles. The inviting Atlantic Ocean and the bright sun are sure to fill your vacation with a relaxing time. But besides testing Myrtle Beach water temperature, there are many attractions and fun activities that you can indulge in beyond the beach. You can try the local waterparks or amusement parks to experience the thrill of a waterslide or riding a roller coaster.

Myrtle Beach weather by month / climate table

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	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	59.2	48.2	39.4	0	1	69.6%
February	63.3	50.9	41.7	0	0	69.7%
March	68.4	56.3	43.7	0	0	69.1%
April	74.7	63.9	54.3	0.1	0	69.2%
May	81.9	71.2	60.8	0.6	0	72.8%
June	85.5	77.9	70.2	1.9	4	77.2%
July	87.4	80.2	74.3	3.4	8	79.5%
August	86.4	79.5	72.9	5.2	15	81.9%
September	83.5	75.6	68.2	1	3	79.2%
October	78.4	67.5	55.6	0	0	74%
November	71.1	58.1	48	0	0	71.7%
December	62.8	52.5	43	0	0	73.3%

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	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	15.1	9	4.1	0	1	69.6%
February	17.4	10.5	5.4	0	0	69.7%
March	20.2	13.5	6.5	0	0	69.1%
April	23.7	17.7	12.4	2.3	0	69.2%
May	27.7	21.8	16	16	0	72.8%
June	29.7	25.5	21.2	47.8	4	77.2%
July	30.8	26.8	23.5	87.4	8	79.5%
August	30.2	26.4	22.7	132.1	15	81.9%
September	28.6	24.2	20.1	25.1	3	79.2%
October	25.8	19.7	13.1	0	0	74%
November	21.7	14.5	8.9	0	0	71.7%
December	17.1	11.4	6.1	0	0	73.3%

The warmest avg. temperature is around 80.2°F / 26.8°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 48.2°F / 9°C average air temperature. January is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and August with the max. precipitation in a year with 5.2in / 132.1mm.

Apart from offering a range of water sports such as parasailing and jet skiing, you can enjoy many outdoor attractions that include exploring the picturesque landscape of South Carolina. Golfers can have the time of their life as the area is dotted with many golf courses. If you are a shopaholic, you’ll not be disappointed as the area of Myrtle Beach is crowded with retail stores and outdoor shopping areas where you can shop for souvenirs.

Activities & POI in Myrtle Beach

Type of Activity	List
Beach	Deephead Swash, Withers Swash, Myrtle Beach, State Park Beach, Springmaid Beach, Pirateland Beach, Long Bay Beach, Pebble Beach, Lakewood Beach, Ocean Lakes Beach
Attraction	Fun Plaza, Arcade, Skywheel, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, Nightmare Haunted House, Go Karts (Figure 8 Track), Go Karts (Oval Track), WonderWorks, Slick Track, Speed Racer, High Bank Oval, Grand Prix Express, Grand Prix Pro, Rock Climbing Wall, Carousel, Kidz Track, Junior Racer, Family Track, Tot Rods, Pro Tow, Treasure Island Miniature Golf, Spyglass Miniature Golf, Galleon, Ferris Wheel, Scrambler, Swamp Fox, Pirate Ship, The Rocket, East Carousel, Yo-Yo, Tilt-A-Whirl, Bumper Boats
Golf Course	Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf, Pine Lakes Golf Club, Whispering Pines Golf Course, Cane Patch Driving Range, Prestwick Country Club, Arrowhead Country Club, River Oaks Golf Plantation, World Tour Golf Links

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