What is the best month to go to Myrtle Beach?

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.



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December, January, and February are the cheapest months in Myrtle Beach for lodging and attractions, but with our tips, you aren't limited to winter travel. We've already cracked the code on the best month to visit the beach: October is when the cost, crowds, activities, and temperatures offer more pros than cons.

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Hurricane Season is June 1 through November 30. Should a hurricane threaten our coast, the City of Myrtle Beach's Emergency Management Division is well prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature sends our way. It is important that our citizens, business owners and visitors are ready for any possible storms, too.

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With a five-day itinerary, you'll have a long enough stay in Myrtle Beach to take your time savoring new sights and experiencing exciting local destinations. Make plans to visit the SkyWheel, Boardwalk, and attractions you'd fit into a shorter trip, plus enjoy a few longer excursions.

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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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Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.

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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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Best Times to Visit South Carolina for Good Weather “From late April to early June and early September to late October, you'll get all the benefits of warm weather without it being too overbearingly humid.” It may not be swimming weather, but the colder months can be a great time to visit, too.

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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.

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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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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Orlando and Myrtle Beach, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Myrtle Beach much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Myrtle Beach would let you spend less money overall.

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The southern end of Myrtle Beach is best for active vacationers because the large hotels with waterparks and nearby retail stores and chain restaurants are lively hangouts, but for more relaxation, head north to enjoy local shops and restaurants, plus hotels with low-key but fun amenities and laid-back beaches.

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Visitors often prefer staying in North Myrtle Beach because it's just close enough to all the action, but just far away enough from the flashing neon lights. You can spend a few hours in bustling Myrtle Beach, then come home to total comfort in a beautiful beachfront bungalow.

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