Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in August
What August 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
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Still hot and busy until schools return mid-month; hurricane risk starts to rise.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:38
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:03
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid peak season with warm water, fireworks and every attraction open; also the most crowded and expensive time.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Myrtle Beach, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Central Myrtle Beach
Mini golf on Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach has dozens of elaborately themed mini-golf courses, with fake volcanoes, pirate ships, waterfalls and dinosaurs, mostly along Kings Highway and Ocean Boulevard.
- Time needed
- 1 hour per course
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Central Myrtle Beach
Broadway at the Beach
Park once and walk the loop around the lake; summer weeknight fireworks are free to watch from the boardwalks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Garden · Murrells Inlet and Garden City
Brookgreen Gardens
Founded in 1931 by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington on four former rice plantations, Brookgreen combines formal gardens under live oaks with one of the most important collections of American figurative sculpture.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Nature
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Myrtle Beach.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C (88°F), lows near 22°C (72°F) and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Myrtle Beach in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Myrtle Beach in August?
At about 20:03 local time in mid-August, with sunrise at about 06:38: roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.