Sun, sea & sand

Malibu weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

84

Holiday weather in July

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

What is the weather like in Malibu in July?

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.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score758486
Day25°27°28°
Night16°18°19°
Sea18°20°20°
Sun11 h12 h11 h
Rain days000

More details for July

Daylight
14 h 13 min05:54 – 20:08
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
22 %on averageAll months
Hot days
4 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−7America/Los_Angeles

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • 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 July

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

Malibu in July: quick answers

Is Malibu hot in July?

Yes. In July, Malibu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 18 °C. On about 4 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Malibu in July?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.

Does it rain much in Malibu in July?

It hardly ever rains.

Malibu month by month

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