January weather in Myrtle Beach, as for all the winter months, is varied and unpredictable. Average daily highs are in the 50s, but temperatures in the 70s are possible on the warmest days. Equally, it is possible to get extended periods when the temperature barely rises above freezing.
It will definitely not be beach weather during a January visit to Myrtle Beach, although walks on the beach can be enjoyable on warmer days when there isn’t too much wind. Hiking at a local state park, or a visit to the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens, are other options for warmer, sunny days.
Significant variability in weather is possible from one day to the next at this time of year, and the forecast can not necessarily be relied upon. Pack for a range of conditions: it is best to bring multiple layers and a warm jacket, particularly if you are hoping to spend a lot of time outside.
Myrtle Beach offers a variety of indoor attractions, including museums, an art museum, an aquarium, excellent shopping, and other activities, so there should always be something to do whatever the weather.
See also:
– Myrtle Beach festivals
– Travel options between Charleston and Myrtle Beach
– Food festivals in the Myrtle Beach area
– Myrtle Beach weather by month: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
The average daily high temperature in Myrtle Beach in January is 56°F (14°C). The average daily low is 37°F (3°C).
Temperatures vary considerably from day to day during the typical Myrtle Beach January, with enormous swings in the daily high possible during the course of a single week.
In an average year, you can usually expect the daily high temperature to stay below 50°F (10°C) on roughly a third of days; to be in the 50s on another third; and to surpass 60°F (16°C) on the final third of days, although these proportions can vary a little from year to year.
On the warmest January days, the high temperature can get into the 70s, and can even occasionally approach 80°F (27°C). Runs of days when the temperature barely rises above freezing are also possible.
The contrast between morning and afternoon temperatures is not usually overly wide at this time of year.
The weather in Myrtle Beach does not typically feel humid in January.
Ocean surface temperature in Myrtle Beach in January averages between 58-64°F (13-19°C), which most people will find too cold for swimming.
Sunshine in Myrtle Beach in January averages 6 hours per day. Rain averages 3.3 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 8-9 days.
The weather in Myrtle Beach in January is very frequently sunny, with around half to two thirds of days this month being predominantly clear. Runs of several days of clear, sunny weather are common.
Mostly overcast days, whilst typically fewer in number than sunny days, however, are not rare, usually occurring on around 6-10 days during an average January.
Remaining days usually offer a mix of sunshine together with periods of cloudiness. Fog is possible at this time of year.
January falls outside of Myrtle Beach’s hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
In January, the sun rises at 7:20am at the beginning of the month and at 7:12am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 5:51am at the start of the month, and by 5:47am at the end.
The sun sets at 5:18pm at the start of the month, and at 5:45pm by its end. It is completely dark by 18:47pm at the beginning of the month, and by 7:11pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in January averages around 10 hours 10 minutes per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.