Long Beach in May
Great time to visit
May serves up Long Beach's signature perfect weather with warm days and cool nights. It's still civilized before the full summer rush hits.
Weather
May offers consistently beautiful weather with highs around 75°F and minimal marine layer interference. Nights are comfortable in the upper 50s. Rain is virtually nonexistent - you might see one light shower all month.
24°C high15°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$170/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Memorial Day weekend beach parties
- •Cinco de Mayo celebrations
May Tips
- •Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of beach season - expect crowds
- •Perfect month for harbor kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
- •Restaurant patios are at their most pleasant
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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