Season guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Fk714, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm sea in September, comfortable October days and lower prices, though September is the peak of hurricane season. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 9 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 6 | 11.3 h | 3/5 |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 7 | 10.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 104 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: SOS Fall Migration — shag dancing festival in North Myrtle Beach (usually September)
- October: Autumn golf season (October)
- November: Christmas shows at the Grand Strand theatres begin (usually November)
Make the most of the weather
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
Waterfront · Murrells Inlet and Garden City
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Arrive an hour before sunset, walk the full length, then pick a deck table for dinner.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Nature
Experience · Grand Strand
Golf on the Grand Strand
The Grand Strand has dozens of public golf courses, from championship designs to short resort courses, many lined with marsh, pines and lagoons.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
Waterfront · North Myrtle Beach
Cherry Grove Pier and Marsh
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the marsh channels at high tide.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Nature
- 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
Day trips in autumn
- Conway (About 25 minutes by car) — The Horry County seat has a historic downtown of brick shops and cafés under huge live oaks and a Riverwalk along the dark, tannin-stained Waccamaw River.
- Wilmington, North Carolina (About 1.5 hours by car) — Wilmington's riverfront historic district has a Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River, and the battleship USS North Carolina is moored across the water as a museum.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea in September, comfortable October days and lower prices, though September is the peak of hurricane season.
+What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.