Myrtle Beach is a great destination for a winter getaway, with its average temperature of nearly 60°F providing a respite from the freezing cold of the north. With most of Myrtle Beach's attractions open year-round, there are plenty of activities, both indoors and outdoors, to keep you busy during your stay at the Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort this season. The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is the ultimate panoramic experience along the Grand Strand, with its air-conditioned gondolas. The average surface water temperature in Myrtle Beach decreases during the winter, dropping 4 °F, from 68 °F to 64 °F.
On July 21, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Myrtle Beach typically range from 75°F to 88°F, while January 29, the coldest day of the year, they range from 39°F to 56°F. The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in Myrtle Beach will increase during the winter, increasing 1.4 kWh, from 2.9 kWh to 4.3 kWh. Grand Strand has long been known as the home of fun activities and endless entertainment, and all of that doesn't even begin to diminish in winter. The 31-day decreasing average rainfall during the winter in Myrtle Beach is increasing, starting the season at 3.0 inches and ending at 3.7 inches.
The clearest day of winter is December 1, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 57% of the time. We've compiled a list of all the local attractions and activities during the typical Myrtle Beach winter. Temperatures tend to stay warm, with average monthly temperatures in October, November and December reaching 70 degrees. Contrary to popular belief, the Grand Strand doesn't close sidewalks during the winter for business reasons.
These mild conditions make the weather perfect for strolling along the Myrtle Beach waterfront and enjoying shopping, dining and outdoor entertainment at The Market Common, Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing.
