Laguna Beach weather in October
United States

October in Laguna Beach: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Laguna Beach · #173 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Laguna Beach in October
Other months in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach's forum calls August one of the best months for warm ocean swimming, with water temperatures peaking around this time of year along the Southern California coast. Regulars note the sea breeze does most of the work keeping the immediate coastline comfortable even on a hot inland day, with a light sweater worth having once the sun goes down.
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Laguna Beach climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laguna Beach in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Laguna Beach's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLaguna Beach's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Laguna Beach — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Laguna Beach in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Laguna Beach?
- October in Laguna Beach: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Laguna Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Laguna Beach in October?
- In October, Laguna Beach averages a daily high of 22.4°C and a low of 15.9°C, with about 5.4 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laguna Beach in October?
- Laguna Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in October.
Other months in Laguna Beach
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Similar destinations in North America — October
Within 300 km: Los Angeles' Dia de los Muertos around 25 Oct – 3 Nov, and Joshua Tree National Park's Night Sky Festival around 1–31 Oct.