Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in January
What January is really like in Myrtle Beach: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Fran Trudeau, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Cool and quiet, with the lowest prices of the year; some attractions and restaurants close or shorten hours, and winter visitors from Canada and the north arrive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
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Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with December (15°C (59°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:29
- Daylight
- About 10.1 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Myrtle Beach, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
Ride just before sunset for daylight views up the coast and the lights coming on below.
- 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
Across US 17 from Brookgreen, this state park has about 5 km of undeveloped beach, a salt-marsh boardwalk and a freshwater lagoon on the entrance causeway where alligators are often seen.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
Park · Market Common
Myrtle Beach State Park
Walk the Sculptured Oak Nature Trail, then fish or watch the sunrise from the pier.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 14°C (57°F), lows near 2°C (36°F) and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 January?
At about 17:29 local time in mid-January, with sunrise at about 07:20: roughly 10.1 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in January?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in January?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.