Myrtle Beach Attractions Are OpenThe variety of attractions is what makes Myrtle Beach such a fun place, and now that everything is open for business as usual, you can fill your itinerary with many things to do.
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November through February is considered the “off-season” for Myrtle Beach. However, just because the temperatures have cooled down, doesn't mean the fun isn't heating up in Myrtle Beach in the winter! Myrtle Beach's average temperature in the winter is nearly 60°F – a cool respite from the frigid northern cold.
The best months to go to Myrtle Beach is June through August. This is the best time of the year for warm and sunny beach days. For fewer crowds but warmer weather still, September to October and April to May are great times to visit Myrtle Beach, too.
Winter is the off-season in Myrtle Beach, and because lower occupancies drive the hotel rates down, December, January, and February are some of the cheapest months for trips to the Grand Strand.
Can you walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach? Yes, you can walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach, however, there is a curfew in effect from midnight to 6am for juveniles under age 18.
*Horry County lifeguards protect the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid May through mid September. *Know how to swim. *Never swim alone. *Never swim at night.
Know The FactsAll Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide.
As indicated, a double red flag means the water is closed to the public; no swimming is allowed. A single red flag indicates hazardous conditions, such as strong waves or currents. Medium hazards are indicated by a yellow flag, while a green flag shows that conditions are generally good.
Myrtle Beach, located in Horry County, is a part of South Carolina's Grand Strand. From June through early October water temperatures are practically tropical making this area perfect for swimming and beach activities.
Average daytime highs in January and February, the coolest months of the year in Myrtle Beach, are 55-60 degrees, and temperatures dip down to the 40s at night on average.
So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.
The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, SC is 2% lower than the state average and 8% lower than the national average. Myrtle Beach, SC housing is 32% cheaper than the U.S average, while utilities are about 17% pricier.