Best Time to Visit Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach is at its sunniest and driest in April–November.
The best time to visit Long Beach for sunny, dry weather is April–November — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.9°C / 57°F in January to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 74 mm / 2.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Long Beach, California, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Long Beach's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 16.7°C62.1°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.1°C64.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.9°C71.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.8°C67.6°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.5°C61.7°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Long Beach?
The best time to visit Long Beach for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 22.6°C / 72.7°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Long Beach's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Long Beach?
The rainy season at Long Beach, California runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 16 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is January (74 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Long Beach?
The driest month in Long Beach is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.9°C / 71.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Long Beach?
The least comfortable months for travel to Long Beach — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 74 mm / 2.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 13.9°C / 57°F.
Is Long Beach climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Long Beach figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Long Beach specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.