Myrtle Beach Weather

Monthly Temperatures

Myrtle Beach Map

Hurricanes

 

Myrtle Beach is unique among resort towns in the variety of fun things to do - it's a vacation spot that appeals to men, women, and children of all ages with its warm weather and beautiful beaches.

The 60-mile stretch of beaches that make up "The Grand Strand" welcomes millions of students, families, golfers, and snowbirds every year to enjoy sand, surf and the warm southern climate.

Current Forecast for the Myrtle Beach area

Your Myrtle Beach vacation plans should start with knowing the local weather patterns, what outdoor activities are most prevalent during each month of the year, and -- just to be on the safe side -- what months are considered hurricane season.

In Myrtle Beach every month has relatively mild temperatures, as you can see on our chart of annual temperatures for both ocean and air.

The peak vacation months are July and August, even though the heat and humidity are the highest. With Myrtle Beach becoming more of a year-round vacation destination than it was in years past, many families and students are discovering the more enjoyable temperatures of off-peak months.

Hurricane Season in Myrtle Beach

The period from June 1st through November 30th is considered "Hurricane Season" here at the Grand Strand. This generally means that hurricanes are more likely during this period than at any other time of the year.

Sometimes many years go by without any developing hurricanes heading our way; and some years there are a few Atlantic Ocean hurricanes that we need to watch.

Atlantic Ocean Hurricanes - 2008 Predictions

In April 2008, predictions have 15 Atlantic Ocean tropical storms headed our way, with eight of them developing into hurricanes, four of which are likely to be intense hurricanes.

If you see a current hurricane threatening the Myrtle Beach area, go directly to the National Hurricane Center for up-to-the-minute news and detailed graphics about hurricane position, size, strength, and projected path.