Long Beach in January
Not the best time
January is Long Beach at its quietest and most affordable. The weather's perfectly pleasant for walking the beach, just don't expect to swim much.
Weather
January brings cool, mild weather with frequent marine layer mornings that burn off by afternoon. Temperatures hover in the comfortable 60s during the day, dropping to the low 50s at night. Rain is possible but usually light and brief.
18°C high10°C low6 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$120/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Rose Parade viewing parties
- •New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge
January Tips
- •Pack layers for morning fog and afternoon sun
- •Hotel rates are at their lowest - great deals available
- •Many beachfront restaurants have reduced hours
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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