Myrtle Beach Weather in January

What's the weather like in Myrtle Beach (South Carolina) in January 2025?

The climate in Myrtle Beach during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in Myrtle Beach and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

Myrtle Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Nightly temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Average temperature 7.1°C 44.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 21°C 69.8°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach average temperature in January

January rainfall

Myrtle Beach average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Myrtle Beach average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Myrtle Beach in January 2024.

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Myrtle Beach weather stats

Myrtle Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: November 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January 13.1°C 55.6°F
Wettest month: July 171mm 6.7ins
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