Myrtle Beach weather in August

August in Myrtle Beach: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Myrtle Beach · #324 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Myrtle Beach climate normals — August

Daytime high30°C / 85°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall202 mm / 7.9 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine10.3 h/day
Daylight13.4 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)64🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Myrtle Beach in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
August in Myrtle Beach: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Myrtle Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach in August?
In August, Myrtle Beach averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 201.9 mm of rain over roughly 21.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Myrtle Beach in August?
Myrtle Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in August.

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