Best time to visit Surfside Beach, SC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Surfside Beach runs from February through June — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
56.8°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
3.69 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 0m

February Good
High
59.3°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
3.42 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

March Good
High
66.2°F
Low
44.4°F
Precip
4.05 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Excellent
High
73.5°F
Low
52.2°F
Precip
3.51 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 51m

May Excellent
High
80.0°F
Low
61.0°F
Precip
3.78 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 45m

June Good
High
85.6°F
Low
68.3°F
Precip
4.94 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 12m

July Wet
High
88.4°F
Low
72.1°F
Precip
6.01 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 2m

August Wet
High
86.9°F
Low
71.0°F
Precip
6.14 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

September Wet
High
82.6°F
Low
66.1°F
Precip
7.05 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Wet
High
75.6°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
5.09 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 8m

November Good
High
66.4°F
Low
45.0°F
Precip
3.03 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 13m

December Good
High
59.3°F
Low
38.6°F
Precip
4.61 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

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