When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?
Those who live in the Myrtle Beach area will no doubt tell you that this is an ideal place to be year round. Indeed, this coastal city enjoys a comfortable climate that is best described as humid subtropical, which means that it experiences fairly mild winters, with average highs close to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and humid summers, which can indeed get very toasty.
That said, what time of the year you choose to head to Myrtle Beach will depend a lot on your feelings about the weather as well as the activities you wish to accomplish while you’re there.
Myrtle Beach is a top East Coast golfing destination and there are indeed golfers on the links year around. However, the most comfortable times of the year to golf are during the spring and autumn. In the springtime – namely March and April – highs range between 70 and 75 degrees and the humidity remains moderate. The autumn months of October and November are very similar. There are, however, avid golfers that do indeed play year round, content to deal with the colder winter months – when lows are in the mid-30s – and the heat of summer, which can indeed by scorching. (So, you’ll want to schedule an early tee time if you’re visiting in June through September.)
If you are coming to South Carolina for some beach time, there’s a fairly wide window of opportunity as far as enjoying some fun in the sun is concerned. There are plenty of spring days that are suitable for sitting on the beach, but the water does tend to be a bit cold at that time. If you want to swim in the ocean, wait until at least May to arrive. From June through August, you’ll want to bring lots of sunscreen and cold water to the beach with you. September can often be almost as hot, but things start to cool off in October, which is a wonderful time to visit Myrtle Beach.
If you’re looking for good deals on lodging and you have a flexible schedule, arrive before the summer rush, which includes an onslaught of families with children. Hotel rates are definitely less expensive during that time and you can probably find some excellent weekly rates for one of the many high-rise condominiums situated along the beach. Many resorts run specials in the shoulder seasons as well – like March and November – so check them out.
If you don’t want to spend time with teenagers, avoid arriving in June. During that month, many area high school seniors – who just graduated from school – head to Myrtle Beach for Senior Week. It gets loud and a little raucous, so couples looking for peace and quiet or families seeking a more wholesome atmosphere should find another option.
If you’re not the motorcycle type, you should probably check out the dates for the annual Bike Week, which usually takes place in early to mid May, and also Black Bike Week, which happens around Memorial Day. During this time, the town is indeed filled with motorcycle enthusiasts and you’ll find the hotels, beaches, attractions, and restaurants to be very crowded. On the other hand, if this is your thing, you’ll have a great time among your peers, enjoying the wealth of activities and events organized for these designated weeks.
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