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6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions1 winFlorida1,127 sights · 1,984 eats · 6 regions

California vs Florida

The verdict

California takes 6 of 7

Warmer winter escape

Florida

61°F vs 71°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 90°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 21 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 143 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 814 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 1,984 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 50% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaFlorida
  • 4,285
    1,127
    Sights
  • 6,370
    1,984
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    143
    Museums
  • 3,321
    813
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    21
    Beaches
  • 43
    1
    Viewpoints
  • 6
    6
    Regions

Weather, month by month

Average daily high across each state's regions, from last year's weather. Hover for details.

50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● Florida
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaFlorida
Jan6165
Feb6376
Mar6477
Apr7184
May7889
Jun8289
Jul8391
Aug8790
Sep8487
Oct7482
Nov6677
Dec6073
California
  1. January: Mixed
  2. February: Mixed
  3. March: Mixed
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Mixed
  10. October: Peak season
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Mixed
Florida
  1. January: Good
  2. February: Peak season
  3. March: Peak season
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Mixed
  6. June: Off season
  7. July: Off season
  8. August: Off season
  9. September: Mixed
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Peak season
  12. December: Peak season
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