When to visit Myrtle Beach without the crowds
Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States) is calmest in January, February, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
In October the water is still 23 °C and oceanfront resorts cost a third.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (56 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (67 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (73 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (80 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (88 °F) | Summer holidays & the Fourth of July, Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 24 °C (76 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 19 °C (66 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (60 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Myrtle Beach without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, April, October, November and December (crowds 2/5). In October the average high is 24 °C (76 °F). All the calm months: January, February, April, October, November and December.
When is Myrtle Beach most crowded?
The busiest season is July. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach?
Average highs range from 14 °C (56 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Myrtle Beach?
Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
What festivals are there in Myrtle Beach?
The main ones: Summer holidays & the Fourth of July (July).
More places in South Carolina
- Charleston calm in January, February, August, September, October and December; busiest in March, April, May, June and July