Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Myrtle Beach. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and comfortable; the autumn golf season is in full swing and hotel prices drop.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, comfortable October days and lower prices, though September is the peak of hurricane season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Autumn golf season (October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
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
Experience · Grand Strand
Golf on the Grand Strand
Late-afternoon twilight rates and summer rates are much lower than spring and autumn peak green fees.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Myrtle Beach.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C (75°F), lows near 13°C (55°F) and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Myrtle Beach in October?
At about 18:42 local time in mid-October, with sunrise at about 07:20: roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.