Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States in May
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
101mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Compare Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May28°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May101mm average rain
May 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
May9.2 hours average sun
May is one of Myrtle Beach's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is close to Myrtle Beach's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May71 weather score
May scores above Myrtle Beach's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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