Can't Stand Another Rainy Phoenix Weekend? Go Somewhere Drier — Malibu

Drier outlooks than hanging around Phoenix: Malibu (75°F) and Los Angeles (84°F).

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Malibu, California

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

79°F/ 68°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Sat

76°F/ 66°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Sun

75°F/ 66°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Malibu, California Photo: Wikipedia · Malibu, California

Weekend highs and rain totals below are the evidence — not vibes.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weather watch

Before you lock flights or a hotel deposit, read the weekend outlook. Malibu is on this shortlist with a 75°F high and 0.00" of rain — use that as a reality check, not a guarantee.

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Malibu, California75°F0.00"99%~388 mi drive
Los Angeles, California84°F0.02"99%~357 mi drive
Redding, California85°F0.02"99%~752 mi

Where to go

1. Malibu, California

Rank 1 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Malibu (California) lands near 75°F with a dry outlook with little to no rain, which is exactly the band people want for the cleanest rain totals.

This is the kind of beach stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Malibu’s 75°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Things to do

  • Malibu Pier (4.5): Iconic circa-1905 pier next to the beach, with shops, restaurants, fishing & people-watching.
  • Point Dume (4.8): Tranquil coastal area featuring trails & rocky coves, plus blufftop views of Santa Catalina Island.
  • El Matador State Beach (4.7): A collection of 3 small cliff-foot beaches with blufftop parking popular in the summertime.

2. Los Angeles, California

84°F high · 0.02" rain · ~357 mi drive

3. Redding, California

Redding, California Photo: Wikipedia · Redding, California

85°F high · 0.02" rain · ~752 mi

Backup plan

Have a Plan B before you drive: indoor museums, coffee, or a neighborhood walk under cover beats canceling the whole weekend.

Rain contingency

  • Pack a light shell even if totals look small
  • Keep one indoor stop ready (coffee, market, museum)
  • Prefer shorter outdoor windows in the morning

Keep planning


Updated September 11, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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