Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in March
What March is really like in Myrtle Beach: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Fk714, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring golf season starts and the weather warms; college spring-break groups arrive in some weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Plan a trip to Myrtle Beach
Compare flights, places to stay and rental cars, then book with the provider you choose.
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (15°C (59°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Spring golf season begins (March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Murrells Inlet and Garden City
Brookgreen Gardens
Admission is usually valid for several consecutive days; save the creek boat tour for a second visit.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Nature
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Murrells Inlet and Garden City
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
A wooden boardwalk of about 800 metres runs along the salt marsh of Murrells Inlet, connecting a string of seafood restaurants and open-air bars, many with live music.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Nature
Market · North Myrtle Beach
Barefoot Landing
Combine an Alligator Adventure feeding show in the afternoon with an evening show at the Alabama Theatre.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- Food
Experience · Grand Strand
Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
Myrtle Beach is known for family variety shows of country, pop, comedy and dance, staged in large theatres such as the Carolina Opry on Kings Highway and the Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- After dark
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 19°C (66°F), lows near 7°C (45°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 March a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 March?
At about 19:23 local time in mid-March, with sunrise at about 07:26: roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in March?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.