Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in February
What February is really like in Myrtle Beach: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, Myrtle Beach · Photo: U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Louis L. Rivers, Public domain
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Still too cold for the sea, but good for golf deals and empty beaches on sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
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Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, quiet and cheap, popular with snowbirds and golfers; some attractions and restaurants close for the season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Myrtle Beach, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
A boardwalk of about 2 km runs along the dunes between the 14th Avenue Pier and the 2nd Avenue Pier.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Theme park · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Buy a wristband if your children will ride more than a handful of times.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Iconic
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C (59°F), lows near 3°C (37°F) and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
A quieter month with trade-offs. 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 February?
At about 18:00 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 07:00: roughly 10.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in February?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.