October weather in Myrtle Beach is typically excellent: warm but not too hot, abundant sunshine, and less rain than at other times of the year. This is one of the best times of year to visit Myrtle Beach if your visit is not centered around sunbathing and swimming.
Beach weather, nonetheless, is still common during October, and there can be some hot days, especially at the start of the month. The average daily high is 76°F (24°C), but there is some variability from day to day, with temperatures often cooling off noticeably toward the end of the month.
This is a great time of year for outdoor sightseeing, walks on the beach, hiking in nearby state parks and nature spots, or a visit to the famous Brookgreen Gardens. Kayaking in the Myrtle Beach area’s scenic marshes, or a boat trip along the Waccamaw River, are among the many other things to do outdoors, along with Myrtle Beach’s dozens of golf courses.
Hurricane season runs from June through November, with hurricanes impacting the South Carolina coast most likely during the fall months. In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, follow all local advice and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
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The average daily high temperature in Myrtle Beach in October is 76°F (24°C). The average daily low is 55°F (13°C).
You can generally expect a daily high temperature in the 70s or the 80s on most days through the average October, although the proportion of the hottest days can vary quite a bit from year to year. Although it is possible for the high to stay below 70°F (21°C), this usually only happens on a few days during the month.
Higher temperatures are more likely at the beginning of October, although it is usually still very warm as November approaches. In especially warm years, daily highs can regularly reach the 80s through to the end of October. Temperatures into the 90s are also possible, usually in the earlier part of the month.
By October, there can be significant variation between the high temperature in the afternoon, and the temperature in the morning or the evening (especially when the weather is clear and sunny), with swings of 20-30°F possible over the course of a single day.
Myrtle Beach can often be humid in October, although it is usually far more comfortable than the summer months. Exceptional humidity is possible, but not frequent.
Ocean surface temperature in Myrtle Beach in October averages between 73-79°F (22-28°C), warm enough for watersports and for swimming on warmer days.
Sunshine in Myrtle Beach in October averages 7 hours per day. Rain averages 3.9 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 6 days.
October is typically a very sunny month, absent passing storm systems. In an October unaffected by storms, it might be sunny and perfectly clear all day on two thirds of days during the month, with only a handful of overcast days.
Sunny days can come in extended runs, and there is a good chance of enjoying nothing but sunny weather during an October visit.
In stormier years, you can expect from a third to a half of October days to offer day-long sunshine. The number of mostly cloudy days likewise varies depending on broader weather systems, from only a few during a good October up to around a third of days this month.
The rest of the month sees mixed weather, with periods of sun and perhaps a cloudy morning or afternoon. Rain is less common in October than at other times of the year.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 31, with the majority of storms that affect Myrtle Beach coming in the later months of the season, usually from August onwards.
It is possible for travel to the Myrtle Beach area in October to be affected by hurricanes and tropical storms. If you are booking ahead of time, you may want to obtain suitable insurance to cover your trip in case you have to cancel. Make sure that it offers weather-related coverage, as not all policies do.
In the event that the Myrtle Beach area is impacted by a hurricane or other severe weather during your visit, seek and follow local advice and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
Information about what to do in the event of a hurricane is available at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, and local storm surge flooding maps and emergency contact information can be found at the Horry County Government website.
In October, the sun rises at 7:10am at the beginning of the month and at 7:33am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 5:47am at the start of the month, and by 6:09am at the end.
The sun sets at 6:59pm at the start of the month, and at 6:23pm by its end. It gets completely dark by 8:22pm at the beginning of the month, and by 7:48pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in October averages around 11 hours 20 minutes per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.