Planning a Holiday to Long Beach

Californian coastal towns like Long Beach experience their best weather in spring and fall. During the summers, this city can experience what is termed the June Gloom with torrid weather and sunny days. Winters are a more extreme season where people dress in warm clothing to stave off low temperatures. 

Spring is a time of great beauty and temperate weather in Long Beach. It is one of the most sought after seasons in which to visit this city. Average annual precipitation in Long Beach is around 12.25 inches.

Average spring temperature is 69 to 74 degree F from the months of March to May.  Low average temperature in spring ranges from 48 to 58 degree F.

• Light clothing
• Cotton sweatshirts and T-shirts
• Shorts and light pants
• Open toed shoes
• Sandals and flip-flops

Spring Festivals in Long Beach 

March to May

Native American Festival at Shoreline Village (March)

Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival and Cambodian New Year Parade (April)

Earth Day Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific (April)

Long Beach Antique Flea Market and Swap Meet (April)

Scavenger Hunt(April)

Roar in the Shore (April) 

Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival and Parade (May)

Fourth Annual West Coast Barbecue Classic (May)

Shipkicker Country Festival (May)

Summers are hot in Long Beach and the warm Californian sun is perfect for those who like to bask in the sunshine. 

The temperature in the month of June averages around 77 degree F to a low of 60 degree F.In July, the temperature averages around 82 degree F while the temperature in in August is around 84 degree F.

• Light shirts and pants
Cotton fabrics
• Short skirts and shorts
• Capris and tunics
• Sandals 
• Light summer vests 

Long Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival (June)

Ink-N-Iron Festival Check (June)

7th Annual Wrigley River Run and Tadpole Trot (June)

Long Beach Bayou Festival (June)

Long Beach Municipal Band Concert (June)

Pow! Wow! Long Beach(June)

Long Beach Sea Festival (June)

Pirate Invasion of the Belmont Pier(July) 

Gospel Festival (July)

Love Long Beach Festival (July)

Catalina Ski Race (July)

Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival (July)

Kids’ Fishing Rodeo (August)

The Land Meets Sea Sports Camp(August)

Long Beach Jazz Festival(August)

Long Beach Crawfish Festival (August)

Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest (August)

Long Beach (August)

Long Beach Triathlon (August)

Tiki Beach Festival and Polynesian Spectacular(August)

Long Beach BBQ Festival (August)

Fall is one of the best times to visit the city and there are many advantages of choosing to holiday in Long Beach at this time. This includes temperate weather and amazing festivals.

Temperature during the months of  September to November  averaged between 87 to 77 degree F on the high side and 77 and 65 to 58 degree F on the low side. 

• Synthetic shirts, pants
• Long skirts
• Sweatshirts
• Closed shoes 

Fall Festivals in Long Beach

Long Beach Original Lobster Festival (September)

Folk Revival Festival (September)

Annual Long Beach Marathon(September)

Belmont Shore Art Walk and Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest(October)

Shoreline Yacht Club Parade(October)

Naples Island Christmas Boat Parade(October November)

Warm season lasts from July 1 to September 26 and average daily high temperature averages above 27 degree celsius. In contrast, the coldest day  of the year is December

This ranges  from a low of 8 degree C to a high of 19 degree C. Cold season lasts from November to March-April in fact.

• Boots
• Woollen clothing 
• Parkas, coats, jackets
• Sweaters
• Thick socks 
• Woollen dresses 
• Thick pants 

Easyriders Bike Show Tour 2015 (January)

International Salon and Spa 2015(January) 

Long Beach Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Show (January)

African American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific (February)

Annual Chocolate Festival and Spring Sweets (February)

Annual Scottish Festival and Games(February)