AI-generatedMalibu at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,260 h
- Rain a year
- 320 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Malibu
Malibu has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,260 hours of sunshine a year, Malibu is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:5918:22
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:44–07:33 · evening 17:49–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:34–06:44 · evening 18:38–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Malibu in October?
In October, Malibu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Malibu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:59 – 18:22
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %95 %
- Seaweight 25 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Malibu
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 20.3 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Malibu ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 20.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.7 and 21.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.9° | 14.0° | 15.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.6° | 13.7° | 15.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.6° | 13.5° | 15.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.1° | 15.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.4° | 15.4° | 17.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.9° | 16.9° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.5° | 18.5° | 20.7° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.2° | 18.7° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.0° | 18.6° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.0° | 17.7° | 20.3° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.3° | 16.1° | 18.9° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.6° | 14.5° | 17.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Malibu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Malibu, 73 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Malibu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Malibu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Malibu has about 2 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Malibu
How breezy and how cloudy Malibu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Malibu typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Malibu: mostly sunny, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Malibu
How often the day gets hot in Malibu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Malibu has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Malibu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 18° | 9° | 14.9° | 6.4 h | 5 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 18° | 9° | 14.6° | 6.8 h | 6 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 19° | 10° | 14.6° | 8.2 h | 5 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 20° | 11° | 14.9° | 9.6 h | 2 | 17 |
| MayMay | 58 | 22° | 13° | 16.4° | 10.5 h | 1 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 25° | 16° | 17.9° | 11.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 27° | 18° | 19.5° | 11.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 28° | 19° | 20.2° | 11.2 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 27° | 18° | 20.0° | 9.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 25° | 15° | 19.0° | 8.3 h | 2 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 21° | 12° | 17.3° | 7.1 h | 3 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 18° | 9° | 15.6° | 6.3 h | 5 | 58 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.03° N, 118.78° W · 32 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Malibu
The best time to visit Malibu is from June to October. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is February with 78 mm of precipitation.
Malibu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Malibu in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Malibu in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Malibu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Malibu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Malibu for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Malibu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Malibu: score 86 against 78. In August, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 86better |
| Day high | 25° | 28° |
| Night low | 15° | 19° |
| Sea | 19.0° | 20.2° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Malibu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January18° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Malibu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in January30February18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Malibu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in February36March19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Malibu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 48 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in March48April20° · Sea 15° · 10 h
In April, Malibu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in April58May22° · Sea 16° · 11 h
In May, Malibu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in May75June25° · Sea 18° · 11 h
In June, Malibu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in June84July27° · Sea 20° · 12 h
In July, Malibu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in July86August28° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In August, Malibu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in August86September27° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In September, Malibu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in September78October25° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In October, Malibu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in October48November21° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In November, Malibu is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Malibu.
Malibu in November30December18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In December, Malibu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 58 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malibu.
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Malibu vs. Santa Monica
In October the holiday weather in Malibu and Santa Monica is about equally good (score 78 vs. 80). During the day it is about as warm in Santa Monica as in Malibu. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Malibu | Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Malibu ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Los Angeles26°19°98
- 3Long Beach25°19°98
- 4Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 5Sedona23°97
- 6San Jose23°96
- 7Sacramento25°96
- 8Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 22MalibuThis page25°19°78
Planning a trip to Malibu
Weather for your travel dates
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Malibu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Malibu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 5 min
- Distance
- 8,770 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Malibu
When is the best time to visit Malibu?
The best time to visit Malibu is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Malibu?
The sea temperature in Malibu ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 20.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
Can you swim in Malibu in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
What is the warmest month in Malibu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 19 °C. February is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Malibu?
The wettest month is February with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Malibu get?
Malibu gets around 3,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Malibu in?
Malibu uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Malibu?
A nonstop flight from London to Malibu takes about 11 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Malibu?
Malibu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 30.
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