May in Myrtle Beach, SC: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 79°F |
| Avg daily low | 65°F |
| Rainy days | 16 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11.9 mph |
Rain is the defining variable for golf in Myrtle Beach in May. With 16 precipitation days on average, you're looking at the 4th-wettest month of the year — meaning roughly every other day carries some chance of a shower. That doesn't make May unplayable, but it demands flexibility: morning tee times consistently outperform afternoon ones, and keeping a rain layer in the bag isn't optional.
The temperatures, at least, are cooperative. Highs average 79F and lows 65F, keeping the daily swing to a manageable 14F. That range sits squarely within comfortable playing conditions, and the peak wind of 11.9 mph — 5th-windiest on the calendar but softer than April's 13.4 mph — won't punish iron shots the way early spring can. May rewards golfers who plan around the weather rather than ignore it.
Book tee times before 9 AM whenever possible; May's shower activity tends to build through the afternoon, and with 16 wet days per month you want to maximize the hours most likely to stay clear. Midweek slots also give you more flexibility to reschedule around the frequent rain without losing your spot entirely. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
April runs 7F cooler and 1.5 mph windier, with 5 fewer precipitation days, making it a drier and crisper option if temperature is less of a priority. June adds 5F of heat and 4 more precipitation days while dropping wind slightly to 11.1 mph, pushing humidity and storm frequency into a less comfortable range. May sits between those two extremes — warmer than April but drier than June, which is its clearest practical advantage.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Myrtle Beach, SC for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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May averages 16 precipitation days, ranking it the 4th-wettest month of the year in Myrtle Beach. With rain possible on roughly half the days of the month, building weather flexibility into your schedule is essential. It's playable, but a backup plan for each round is a practical necessity rather than an afterthought.
At an average high of 79F and low of 65F, May sits right at the upper edge of the comfortable playing range without crossing into the oppressive heat that June's 84F average brings. Walking is manageable, especially in the morning when temperatures start near 65F. Afternoon rounds in the high 70s can feel warm combined with humidity, so a cart is a reasonable option for walkers who tire easily in the heat.