Is Myrtle Beach worth visiting in winter?

Visiting The Beach during the wintertime is a unique experience that takes a different kind of planning than your usual summer trip. There's still plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach in December. The weather is a bit cooler, there are less crowds and you can experience the holidays from The Beach's point of view.



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The weather in Myrtle Beach tends to see many more sunny days than gloom and January is no exception. It sees an average temperature of 57 and just six rainy days a month! Wake up and hit the beach for a brisk morning walk or watch the sunrise from the comfort of your own private balcony with a warm cup of coffee.

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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.

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We are often asked, “Does Myrtle Beach shut down in the winter?” and the answer is - not at all! Myrtle Beach isn't your typical beach town that rolls up the boardwalks in the winter months. The weather in Myrtle Beach is generally mild, with temperatures typically reaching high 60s and low 70s.

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When is the off-season? The off-season in Myrtle Beach is generally November through February. While these are the coolest months here on the coast, temperatures tend to reach highs of 60s and even 70s on the warmest days. Even on cooler days, the strength of the sun provides warmth during the day.

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Myrtle Beach ranked most affordable vacation spot MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — If you're dying to go to the beach this summer, you might want to head to Myrtle Beach. A recent study showed Myrtle Beach is one of the most affordable beach vacations.

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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.

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Sharks are most active around Myrtle Beach between May and October. In 2019, the odds of receiving a shark bite on Myrtle Beach were roughly 1 in 4 million.

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Know The Facts All 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.

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