Month guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Myrtle Beach. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Warm sea and fewer crowds after Labor Day, but the peak of hurricane season; book flexibly.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Myrtle Beach: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:22
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- SOS Fall Migration — shag dancing festival in North Myrtle Beach (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
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
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Myrtle Beach.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C (82°F), lows near 19°C (66°F) and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Myrtle Beach in September?
At about 19:22 local time in mid-September, with sunrise at about 06:59: roughly 12.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Myrtle Beach in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.