Long Beach in October
Great time to visit
October extends the good weather while crowds and prices drop noticeably. It's an underrated time with warm days, cool nights, and occasional spectacular Santa Ana wind clarity.
Weather
October brings continued pleasant weather with highs in the mid-70s and cooler nights in the upper 50s. Santa Ana winds can occasionally push temperatures higher and create crystal clear skies. Rain returns but stays light and infrequent.
25°C high15°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$155/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Halloween harbor ghost tours
- •Long Beach Half Marathon
- •Oktoberfest celebrations
October Tips
- •Santa Ana wind days offer the clearest views of Catalina Island
- •Perfect temperature for the harbor bike loop
- •Hotel rates drop significantly after summer
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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