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The best time to visit Long Beach

Month-by-month climate averages for Long Beach, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Long Beach is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

Long Beach is warmest in August (highs near 80°F) and coldest in January (lows around 46°F), with roughly 24 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Long Beach forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Long Beach weather by month

what to expect in Long Beach through the year

Here is Long Beach's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Long Beach by season.

Jan
61°
46°
Mild
Feb
61°
46°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
61°
49°
Mild
Apr
66°
51°
Mild
May
67°
56°
Mild
Jun
72°
59°
Warm
Jul
79°
62°
Warm
Aug
80°
63°
Warm
Sep
78°
62°
Warm
Oct
77°
57°
Warm
Nov
70°
51°
Mild
Dec
66°
50°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Long Beach?
The most comfortable time to visit Long Beach is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Long Beach?
August is the warmest month in Long Beach, averaging highs near 80°F.
What is the coldest month in Long Beach?
January is the coldest month in Long Beach, with lows around 46°F.
When is the rainy season in Long Beach?
The wettest month in Long Beach is usually February, out of roughly 24 inches of precipitation across the year.

Long Beach month by month