Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States in January
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January13°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January102mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Myrtle Beach's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to May, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.7 hours average sun
January is one of Myrtle Beach's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January15°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January26 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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