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6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions1 winArizona550 sights · 899 eats · 6 regions

California vs Arizona

The verdict

California takes 6 of 7

Warmer winter escape

Arizona

61°F vs 67°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 102°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 0 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 50 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 451 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 899 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 42% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaArizona
  • 4,285
    550
    Sights
  • 6,370
    899
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    50
    Museums
  • 3,321
    442
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    0
    Beaches
  • 43
    9
    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°70°90°110°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● Arizona
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaArizona
Jan6161
Feb6372
Mar6472
Apr7180
May7889
Jun82100
Jul83101
Aug87103
Sep8493
Oct7484
Nov6674
Dec6068
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
Arizona
  1. January: Good
  2. February: Peak season
  3. March: Peak season
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Mixed
  6. June: Mixed
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Mixed
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Peak season
  12. December: Peak season
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Peak seasonGoodMixedOff season

Famous in California

Golden Gate Bridge
Yosemite National Park
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame

Famous in Arizona

Grand Canyon
Hoover Dam
Pillars Canyon
Mitchell Mesa

Can't decide?

They're close enough to do both in one road trip.

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