Myrtle Beach weather in April is typically warm and often sunny, with average daily high temperatures in the 70s. There is still some variability in the weather this month, however, so be prepared for the possibility of rain showers and some cooler days.
This can be a great time of year for an off-season visit before the crowds of families visiting in the summer.
April weather in Myrtle Beach is often warm enough for most beach activities. For many people, the ocean is still too cold to swim in, although visitors from the North and other cooler climates often think it is already warm enough!
Most of Myrtle Beach’s activities and attractions are fully open in April, with the exception of some water parks. Boat tours and rentals, kayaking and other water sports are all possible this month, in addition to Myrtle Beach’s other things to do.
See also:
– Myrtle Beach festivals
– Travel options between Charleston and Myrtle Beach
– Myrtle Beach food festivals
– Myrtle Beach weather by month: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
The average daily high temperature in Myrtle Beach in April is 72°F (22°C). The average daily low is 52°F (11°C).
Although wide variability is possible between the warmest and the coolest days during April, the daily high typically falls in the upper 60s or 70s. On the coolest days, it might not climb much past 60°F (16°C), but it is also usual to enjoy a few days above 80°F (27°C) in a typical April, with these being especially common toward the end of the month.
Earlier morning, and evening, temperatures can be a lot cooler than during the later morning and afternoon. It is advisable to pack layers, and a light jacket, for an April visit to Myrtle Beach.
The weather can sometimes be humid in April, and it can occasionally be very humid.
Ocean surface temperature in Myrtle Beach in April averages between 61-67°F (15-21°C), warm enough for a brief swim or wade if you don’t mind colder water.
Sunshine in Myrtle Beach in April averages 9 hours per day. Rain averages 2.5 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 6 days.
April is typically a sunny month, with usually around a half to two thirds of days being mostly clear and sunny. Extended periods of sunny weather are common, so it is quite possible to enjoy nothing but sun during a visit at this time of year.
Overcast weather occurs on at least several days during a usual April, though overcast days are far more rare than sunny ones. The remaining days this month bring a mix of sunshine and cloudier periods.
April falls outside of Myrtle Beach’s hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
In April, the sun rises at 7:02am at the beginning of the month and at 6:27am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 5:38am at the start of the month, and by 4:56am at the end.
The sun sets at 7:36pm at the start of the month, and at 7:58pm by its end. It gets completely dark by 9:01pm at the beginning of the month, and by 9:30pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in April averages around 13 hours, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.