Long Beach Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Long Beach

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.9°C
Avg Temp
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15.8°C
Avg Rain
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19 mm
Avg Humidity
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62%
Avg Wind
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2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-2.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Long Beach April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Long Beach, with average highs near 21.7°C and lows around 9.9°C (mean 15.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 19 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

Long Beach April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Long Beach. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Long Beach was 1989 — when the month averaged 18.7°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 12.5°C. Typical April days reach 21.7°C with nights near 9.9°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.4°C→15.8°C+0.4°C
Max Temp21.5°C→21.6°C+0.1°C
Min Temp9.3°C→10.1°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.8°C6 yr (13%)
13.8°C–15.5°C12 yr (27%)
15.5°C–17.3°C21 yr (47%)
17.3°C–19.0°C6 yr (13%)

Long Beach April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Long Beach, averaging 19 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 100 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 0 mm.

Long Beach April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Long Beach during April averages 62%. The most humid April was 2024 at 73%, and the least humid was 1987 at 48%.

Long Beach April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 6.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Long Beach. The sunniest April was 2022 at 7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 5.4.

Long Beach April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Long Beach during April is 2.3 m/s. The windiest April was 1984 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1992 and 2023 at 1.8 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Long Beach

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How April Ranks in Long Beach

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Long Beach April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.1°C15.6°C15.1°C16.2°C15.9°C-0.2°C
Avg High22.3°C21.5°C20.9°C22.1°C21.5°C-0.8°C
Avg Low10.0°C9.7°C9.4°C10.3°C10.3°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain29 mm16 mm21 mm12 mm21 mm-8 mm

Extreme April Records in Long Beach

🔥Warmest April34.6°C2004
🧊Coldest April1.8°C1982
🌧️Wettest April100 mm1983
🏜️Driest April0 mm1993
🌬️Windiest April2.9 m/s1984

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Long Beach have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 1.8°C (1982) to a record high of 34.6°C (2004).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 19 mm, with a wettest year of 100 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Long Beach?

A good time to visit Long Beach

April is a good time to visit Long Beach, with days averaging 21.7°C and nights around 9.9°C (mean 15.8°C, cooler than Long Beach's yearly average) and low rainfall. June and September are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Long Beach's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Long Beach Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Long Beach, with average highs near 21.7°C and lows around 9.9°C (mean 15.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 19 mm of rainfall and 62% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 19 mm of rainfall in Long Beach, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 100 mm (1983), and the driest just 0 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 62% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 21.6°C and overnight lows from 9.3°C to 10.1°C over the same span.
April Weather in Long Beach, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.8°C15.4°C10.1°C27.3°C5.4°C6 mm66%2.1 m/s6
202419.9°C14.5°C9.2°C25.0°C3.6°C18 mm73%2 m/s6.1
202320.6°C15.0°C9.5°C28.2°C2.8°C2 mm70%1.8 m/s5.6
202223.6°C17.2°C10.8°C33.4°C5.2°C6 mm60%2.3 m/s7
202123.0°C16.9°C10.9°C32.1°C7.6°C1 mm58%2 m/s6.5
202021.1°C16.2°C11.3°C32.7°C7.2°C90 mm73%2.1 m/s6.1
201921.1°C16.0°C11.0°C26.5°C8.3°C3 mm71%2 m/s5.9
201822.5°C16.5°C10.4°C31.7°C4.8°C2 mm58%2.1 m/s6.5
201722.5°C16.6°C10.7°C28.4°C5.0°C5 mm63%2.3 m/s6.8
201623.0°C17.4°C11.7°C29.8°C7.7°C12 mm58%2.1 m/s6.6
201523.1°C17.0°C10.9°C31.3°C6.3°C6 mm54%2.1 m/s6.7
201423.4°C17.1°C10.9°C30.2°C5.3°C11 mm53%2.3 m/s6.5
201322.9°C16.5°C10.1°C29.0°C5.4°C2 mm58%2.3 m/s6
201222.3°C16.0°C9.7°C29.4°C4.1°C42 mm58%2.3 m/s6.1
201120.8°C15.3°C9.8°C29.1°C4.2°C2 mm68%2.3 m/s6.5
201018.9°C13.5°C8.0°C25.0°C4.2°C40 mm67%2.4 m/s6.2
200921.1°C15.0°C9.0°C33.7°C4.1°C2 mm60%2.2 m/s6.6
200822.6°C15.9°C9.3°C31.8°C5.1°C2 mm54%2.1 m/s6.9
200721.8°C15.7°C9.6°C29.3°C5.8°C16 mm59%2.1 m/s5.9
200618.6°C13.9°C9.3°C25.8°C5.0°C52 mm73%2.2 m/s5.9
200520.0°C14.5°C9.1°C24.4°C5.4°C20 mm68%2.3 m/s6.7
200423.0°C17.0°C11.0°C34.6°C7.6°C8 mm60%1.9 m/s6.4
200318.5°C13.3°C8.1°C26.2°C4.4°C34 mm69%2.4 m/s6.7
200221.0°C15.4°C9.7°C28.9°C6.0°C4 mm62%2.2 m/s5.7
200119.0°C13.7°C8.4°C30.0°C2.4°C28 mm67%2.2 m/s5.9
200022.9°C16.7°C10.5°C29.5°C7.5°C47 mm63%2.2 m/s6.2
199919.1°C13.6°C8.1°C30.0°C2.3°C49 mm61%2.5 m/s6
199818.4°C13.3°C8.1°C28.2°C3.8°C28 mm71%2.3 m/s6.4
199722.9°C16.6°C10.2°C30.0°C5.2°C1 mm56%2.7 m/s6.7
199624.0°C17.3°C10.6°C31.3°C6.2°C14 mm55%2.5 m/s6.8
199519.8°C14.2°C8.7°C27.0°C4.3°C23 mm69%2.5 m/s6.4
199421.5°C15.7°C9.9°C26.7°C5.9°C20 mm62%2.2 m/s5.6
199322.5°C16.3°C10.0°C27.3°C6.5°C0 mm64%2.2 m/s6.7
199223.5°C17.6°C11.7°C28.4°C9.1°C1 mm66%1.8 m/s6.1
199120.8°C14.8°C8.8°C28.1°C4.5°C1 mm64%2.5 m/s6.7
199022.9°C17.0°C11.1°C28.2°C8.1°C17 mm63%2.2 m/s5.7
1989 🔥25.4°C18.7°C12.0°C34.4°C7.3°C2 mm55%2.4 m/s5.6
198822.0°C16.3°C10.6°C29.8°C5.9°C67 mm58%2.4 m/s6.1
198725.1°C18.4°C11.8°C31.1°C6.7°C5 mm48%2.1 m/s6
198621.1°C15.1°C9.2°C29.2°C5.7°C19 mm64%2.4 m/s6.1
198524.2°C17.6°C11.0°C32.5°C6.4°C1 mm50%2.3 m/s5.4
198422.7°C16.0°C9.3°C31.2°C4.7°C12 mm49%2.9 m/s6.4
1983 ❄️ 🌧️17.3°C12.5°C7.7°C23.5°C2.8°C100 mm71%2.7 m/s—
198220.5°C14.5°C8.6°C27.2°C1.8°C40 mm65%2.4 m/s—
198122.6°C16.2°C9.7°C31.6°C4.1°C14 mm57%2.2 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Long Beach April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Long Beach in April?▼

The average high in April is around 21.7°C with lows near 9.9°C (mean 15.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Long Beach in April?▼

April averages 19 mm of rainfall in Long Beach, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 100 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in Long Beach?▼

The hottest April reached 34.6°C in 2004. The coldest dipped to 1.8°C in 1982.

Has April in Long Beach gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 21.6°C and overnight lows from 9.3°C to 10.1°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Long Beach?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Long Beach and one of the drier months, so plan for around 21.7°C daytime highs and 9.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Long Beach?▼

Not quite — April is the 5th coolest month in Long Beach, averaging 15.8°C.

What should I pack for Long Beach in April?▼

For April in Long Beach, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 21.7°C and lows of 9.9°C.

Is Long Beach humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 62% — moderately humid.

How windy is Long Beach in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.3 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1984).

Which April had the most rainfall in Long Beach?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 100 mm. On average, April sees 19 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Long Beach behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.