Long Beach in April
Great time to visit
April hits the sweet spot with gorgeous weather and manageable crowds. The Grand Prix brings excitement but also traffic and higher prices for that weekend.
Weather
April delivers some of Long Beach's best weather with warm, sunny days in the mid-70s and cool nights in the 50s. Marine layer is less persistent, burning off earlier in the day. Rain is rare - maybe a light shower or two all month.
23°C high13°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$165/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
- •Earth Day beach cleanups
April Tips
- •Grand Prix weekend transforms downtown - book hotels far in advance
- •Perfect weather for the Belmont Shore bike path
- •Sunscreen becomes essential even on cloudy days
All Months
April through October gives you the best weather, but here's the thing — Long Beach stays pretty mild year-round. Summer temperatures hover in the mid-70s to low 80s thanks to ocean breezes, making it more comfortable than inland LA.
May and September hit the sweet spot. You get warm beach weather without the summer crowds or peak season hotel prices. The Grand Prix of Long Beach happens in April, which brings excitement but also higher prices and traffic.
Winter isn't a write-off either. December through March sees temperatures in the 60s and occasional rain, but you'll have attractions mostly to yourself. The Queen Mary's holiday decorations are actually worth seeing, and restaurant reservations become much easier to snag.
Avoid the first weekend in August if you hate crowds — that's when the Long Beach Jazz Festival takes over Rainbow Harbor.
Long Beach Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
7/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
6/10
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