Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Big family resort with boardwalks, golf and attractions. Best for: families, golfers, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Myrtle Beach are April to August, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to March and rainy or stormy in September.
Myrtle Beach month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.6 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 15°C | 5/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.6 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 17°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.1 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 20°C | 6/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 22°C | 7/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 25°C | 5/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 28°C | 4/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.5 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 31°C | 7/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 7/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 27°C | 7/30 |
| October | Good | 5.9 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 24°C | 2/30 |
| November | Too cold | 4.1 h | 3.9 | 14 min | 19°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 15°C | 5/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Myrtle Beach
Big family resort with boardwalks, golf and attractions. Hot, humid summers, a long beach season from May to September, and hurricane risk from June to November. Beaches are wide and gently shelving.
In Myrtle Beach afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 31°C in July. The wettest month is April (about 7 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (2). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Coastal resort town with golden-sand beaches and numerous hotel options. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Myrtle Beach
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Myrtle Beach are April to August, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach?
Afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 31°C in July. The wettest month is April, with about 7 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Myrtle Beach?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to March and rainy or stormy in September.