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Water temperature in Myrtle Beach (SC) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Myrtle Beach in May? Average water temperature in Myrtle Beach in May is 72.1°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Myrtle Beach in May is 80.4°F, and the coldest is 64.9°F. Average high air temperature in Myrtle Beach in May is 79°F, and average low temperature is 61°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Myrtle Beach

Changes water temperature in Myrtle Beach in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Myrtle Beach for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Myrtle Beach, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 169.3°F69.4°F64.9°F73°F
May 270.9°F70.5°F65.1°F73°F
May 370.9°F71.6°F65.5°F72.7°F
May 472.3°F72.3°F65.3°F72.7°F
May 573°F73.4°F65.5°F73.6°F
May 672.5°F73.6°F66.2°F73.6°F
May 772.5°F73.6°F66.2°F73.6°F
May 873.9°F73.4°F66.9°F73.9°F
May 973.4°F69.6°F67.5°F73.4°F
May 1073.2°F70.3°F67.8°F73.4°F
May 1173.4°F70°F68.5°F74.1°F
May 1273.4°F70.2°F68.7°F73.9°F
May 1373.8°F70.3°F68.4°F74.3°F
May 1473.8°F71.4°F68°F73.8°F
May 1574.1°F72°F68.2°F74.1°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1673.9°F72°F68.4°F74.1°F
May 1774.1°F72.7°F69.3°F74.7°F
May 1875.9°F73°F70°F75.9°F
May 1976.1°F72.9°F69.6°F76.1°F
May 2075.9°F72.5°F69.3°F75.9°F
May 2176.8°F73.2°F69.6°F76.8°F
May 2276.8°F74.1°F70.5°F76.8°F
May 2376.1°F75.2°F71.1°F76.3°F
May 2475.6°F75.2°F72°F77.2°F
May 2575.4°F75.4°F71.8°F78.3°F
May 2675.2°F75.6°F71.8°F79.3°F
May 2775.4°F76.1°F72.3°F79.9°F
May 2875.4°F76.6°F72.9°F80.4°F
May 2975.4°F76.5°F70.5°F80.1°F
May 3076.8°F76.6°F71.6°F79.5°F
May 3176.1°F76.1°F70.5°F79.2°F
Myrtle Beach water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Myrtle Beach in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
72.1°F74.1°F72.3°F75°F71.8°F
20212022202320242025
71.6°F73°F71.2°F73°F74.3°F

Myrtle Beach sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Myrtle Beach in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Myrtle Beach in May

Weather and climate in Myrtle Beach in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Myrtle Beach in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature79°F
  • Average LOW temperature61°F
  • Average rainfall days8 days
  • Average rainfall79mm/3.1''
  • Average daylight14h
  • Average sunshine9h
  • Average UV index9

Myrtle Beach water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in May?

Want to know where the water temperature in May is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Surfside Beach72.3°F64.9°F80.1°F
Garden City72.3°F64.9°F80.2°F
Arcadian Shores72.1°F64.9°F80.1°F
Briarcliffe Acres72.1°F65.1°F80.2°F
North Myrtle Beach72.1°F65.1°F80.1°F
Murrells Inlet72.3°F64.9°F80.1°F
Huntington Beach72.5°F65.1°F79.9°F
Cherry Grove Beach72.1°F64.9°F80.4°F
Annieville72.5°F65.1°F80.1°F
Pawleys Island72.5°F65.1°F79.7°F

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