Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
60°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Myrtle Beach
United States · North America
Cool days and good sunshine.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
60°F
Lows around 44°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
71°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 52° and nights feel near 41°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
47%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
8 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
71°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 57°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain12%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday57°F
Rain13%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon56°F
Rain12%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening51°F
Rain11%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 41 | 3.1 | 9 | 7.3 | 70 | 69 |
| Feb | 60 | 44 | 3.4 | 8 | 8.0 | 70 | 67 |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 3.7 | 9 | 9.0 | 69 | 68 |
| Apr | 73 | 57 | 3.1 | 8 | 10.7 | 70 | 71 |
| May | 79 | 65 | 3.6 | 11 | 11.7 | 75 | 75 |
| Jun | 85 | 72 | 4.8 | 15 | 11.8 | 78 | 80 |
| Jul | 87 | 75 | 6.7 | 19 | 11.5 | 81 | 83 |
| Aug | 86 | 74 | 7.2 | 19 | 10.8 | 82 | 83 |
| Sep | 82 | 69 | 6.3 | 13 | 9.7 | 80 | 82 |
| Oct | 74 | 59 | 3.4 | 7 | 8.9 | 76 | 78 |
| Nov | 66 | 50 | 2.9 | 7 | 8.3 | 73 | 74 |
| Dec | 60 | 44 | 3.6 | 9 | 7.2 | 74 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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