Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in April
What April is really like in Myrtle Beach: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Hlecroy, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny days and blooming azaleas; the sea is still cool for most swimmers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (19°C (66°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:46
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Warming weather, golf season and blooming gardens; the sea is cool until May, and some weekends are busy with rallies and spring breakers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- SOS Spring Safari — shag dancing festival in North Myrtle Beach (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
The observation wheel on the Boardwalk rises about 57 metres above the beach, with enclosed, climate-controlled glass gondolas that make three rotations per ride.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Beach · Murrells Inlet and Garden City
Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya
Stop on the causeway and scan the lagoon on the left for alligators and wading birds; it is one of the best birding spots in the state.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
Park · Market Common
Myrtle Beach State Park
South of the city centre, South Carolina's first state park, opened in the 1930s, protects one of the last stretches of maritime forest on the Grand Strand.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Grand Strand
Golf on the Grand Strand
Late-afternoon twilight rates and summer rates are much lower than spring and autumn peak green fees.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 23°C (73°F), lows near 11°C (52°F) and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Myrtle Beach in April?
At about 19:46 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 06:45: roughly 13 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.