Season guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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
Hot, humid peak season with warm water, fireworks and every attraction open; also the most crowded and expensive time. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 34 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 | 14.4 h | 5/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 12 | 14.2 h | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 12 | 13.4 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 104 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Carolina Country Music Fest (usually early June)
- July: Independence Day fireworks along the Grand Strand (4 July)
Good choices for summer
Aquarium · Broadway at the Beach
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Go on a rainy beach day as early as possible; that is when everyone else has the same idea.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
Day trips in summer
- Georgetown (About 50 minutes by car) — South Carolina's third-oldest city sits on Winyah Bay, with a Harborwalk along the waterfront, a historic district of 18th-century houses and the Rice Museum, which tells the story of the rice plantations and the enslaved people who worked them.
- Conway (About 25 minutes by car) — The Horry County seat has a historic downtown of brick shops and cafés under huge live oaks and a Riverwalk along the dark, tannin-stained Waccamaw River.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, humid peak season with warm water, fireworks and every attraction open; also the most crowded and expensive time.
+What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.