When to go · Long Beach
Long Beach, month by month
The best months for Long Beach: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.19 °C / 8 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).19 °C / 9 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.20 °C / 11 °C, 5 rain days68 °F / 52 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Long Beach's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 12 °C, 3 rain days72 °F / 54 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Long Beach's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 14 °C, 1 rain days73 °F / 57 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Long Beach's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 16 °C, 1 rain days75 °F / 61 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, coastal fog), Grand Prix weekend in April.27 °C / 18 °C, 0 rain days81 °F / 64 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, coastal fog), Grand Prix weekend in April.28 °C / 19 °C, 0 rain days82 °F / 66 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Long Beach's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 18 °C, 1 rain days82 °F / 64 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Long Beach's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 15 °C, 2 rain days77 °F / 59 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.23 °C / 11 °C, 3 rain days73 °F / 52 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.19 °C / 8 °C, 5 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday