Myrtle Beach in January
6.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
9Rainy days (88 mm)
10:00 hDaylight
07:25Sunrise · 17:25 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 5°C | 88 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| February | 15°C | 6°C | 88 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| March | 19°C | 9°C | 96 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 23°C | 14°C | 79 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 26°C | 18°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 29°C | 22°C | 127 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 162 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 179 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 157 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 95 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 19°C | 10°C | 78 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.6 |
| December | 15°C | 7°C | 94 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Myrtle Beach in January?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 5°C.
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?
The best months are April, October, May, November.