Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
79°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Myrtle Beach
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 65°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
75°F
Warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
47%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 66°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
75°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain14%
Cloud51%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain20%
Cloud54%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Rain22%
Cloud56%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening73°F
Rain14%
Cloud53%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Data 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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