Climate almanac

Malibu

California, United States · 34.03°, -118.78°

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What is the climate like in Malibu?

The best time to visit Malibu is typically April – November, with trip comfort peaking in July (8.8/10). Malibu is warmest in August, when daily highs average 76°F (24°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 51°F (11°C). The wettest month is typically January and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 15 in (382 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitApril – November — comfort peaks in July (8.8/10)
  • Warmest monthAugust — average high 76°F (24°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 51°F (11°C)
  • Wettest monthJanuary (3.3 in (84 mm))
  • Driest monthJuly (0.0 in (1 mm))
  • Annual precipitation15 in (382 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromMalibu Hills California, 14 km away (1995-2026)