Long Beach in July
Great time to visit
July is peak Long Beach with perfect weather and maximum crowds. It's expensive and busy, but there's a reason everyone wants to be here.
Weather
July brings Long Beach's warmest weather with highs in the low 80s and the famous marine layer providing morning relief. Evenings are perfectly mild in the mid-60s. Zero chance of rain - pack accordingly.
28°C high19°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$220/day average
Events & Festivals
- •4th of July fireworks over the harbor
- •Summer beach volleyball tournaments
- •Outdoor movie nights on the beach
July Tips
- •Hotel prices peak this month - book 3+ months ahead
- •Morning marine layer means 10am beach arrival is perfect
- •Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends
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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