February weather in Myrtle Beach is typically variable. The average daily high is 59°F (15°C), but highs in the 70s and even up to 80°F (27°C) are not uncommon. Cold weather, however, is also very likely throughout the month.
February is very much the off season in Myrtle Beach. Although many visitors do come to the area for a respite from the cold and snow of the North and Midwest, Myrtle Beach is not a reliable destination for those seeking winter warmth, with wild swings in temperature possible from one day to the next.
With that said, the warmer, sunny days can be very pleasant, with walks on the beach, a round of golf, or a walk at other local nature sites, quite possible. Be aware, however, that cold winds off the ocean can make it feel cooler than the advertized temperature!
Pack for a wide range of weather conditions, with several layers and a warm jacket. Although February is one of Myrtle Beach’s drier months, an umbrella is advisable too.
See also:
– Myrtle Beach festivals
– Travel options between Charleston and Myrtle Beach
– Food festivals in the Myrtle Beach area
– Myrtle Beach weather by month: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
The average daily high temperature in Myrtle Beach in February is 59°F (15°C). The average daily low is 38°F (3°C).
Day to day, and year to year, variability in February temperatures is considerable, with swings of as much as 40°F or more possible over the course of the month, and significant variation in the space of only a few days.
In the warmest Februarys, the daily high will almost always exceed 50°F (10°C), and more often be in the 60s, reaching the latter temperature on as many as two thirds or more of February days.
In cooler years, in contrast, up to half of days during the month can stay below 50°F, and the weather can often feel quite cold. In such years, temperatures might top 60°F (16°C) on only a few February days.
February highs can often climb into the 70s, and can approach 80°F (27°C) on the warmest days. There can be some variation between morning and evening, and afternoon temperatures at this time of year, but the difference is not usually too extreme.
Myrtle Beach is not typically humid in February.
Ocean surface temperature in Myrtle Beach in February averages between 55-61°F (12-17°C), which most people will find too cold for swimming.
Sunshine in Myrtle Beach in February averages 7 hours per day. Rain averages 3.4 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 7 days.
Despite February’s variable and sometimes cold weather, the month still offers a good amount of sunshine. Up to around half of days in the typical February are clear and sunny for most of the day.
Sunny days can come in runs of several days at a time, so it is quite possible (though not necessarily probable!) to enjoy a mostly sunny visit to Myrtle Beach during February.
Although mostly overcast days are fairly common too, they are fewer in number than sunny ones, occurring on around a quarter of February days. The remaining days bring a mix of sunny and cloudy periods. Morning fog is possible at this time of the year.
February falls outside of Myrtle Beach’s hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
In February, the sun rises at 7:11am at the beginning of the month and at 6:44am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 5:46am at the start of the month, and by 5:22am at the end.
The sun sets at 5:46pm at the start of the month, and at 6:11pm by its end. It gets completely dark by 7:12pm at the beginning of the month, and by 7:34pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in February averages around 11 hours per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.