Long Beach in August
Great time to visit
August matches July's perfect weather with slightly warmer ocean temperatures. It's still peak season busy and expensive, but the warmest water makes it worthwhile for beach lovers.
Weather
August continues July's pattern with warm days in the low 80s and the marine layer providing consistent morning cover. Nights remain comfortable in the upper 60s. The ocean reaches its warmest temperature of the year.
28°C high20°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$215/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Long Beach Jazz Festival
- •Beach volleyball championships
- •Harbor summer festival
August Tips
- •Ocean temperature peaks - best month for swimming
- •Jazz Festival weekend requires advance planning
- •Early morning beach walks beat both crowds and heat
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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