Myrtle Beach weather in January

January in Myrtle Beach: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Myrtle Beach · #405 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Myrtle Beach climate normals — January

Daytime high14°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low7°C / 45°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine7 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall0.4 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

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

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Myrtle Beach in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
January in Myrtle Beach: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Myrtle Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach in January?
In January, Myrtle Beach averages a daily high of 14.3°C and a low of 7.2°C, with about 82.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Myrtle Beach in January?
Myrtle Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.

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