Long Beach in November
Good time to visit
November offers crisp, pleasant weather with the lowest crowds of the decent weather months. It's perfect for outdoor activities without the summer heat or winter chill.
Weather
November cools to comfortable highs in the low 70s with crisp nights in the low 50s. Marine layer becomes less frequent, but rain starts returning with a few light storms possible. Humidity drops and the air feels fresh and clean.
22°C high12°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$135/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving harbor dinner cruises
- •Holiday lights begin appearing
November Tips
- •Great month for hiking the coastal bluffs
- •Restaurant reservations easier to get
- •Pack layers for temperature swings between day and night
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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