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6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions0 winsColorado363 sights · 1,706 eats · 6 regions

California vs Colorado

The verdict

California takes 6 of 6

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 44°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 88°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 0 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 56 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 266 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 1,706 notable restaurants

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaColorado
  • 4,285
    363
    Sights
  • 6,370
    1,706
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    56
    Museums
  • 3,321
    264
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    0
    Beaches
  • 43
    2
    Viewpoints
  • 6
    6
    Regions

Weather, month by month

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

30°50°70°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● Colorado
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaColorado
Jan6136
Feb6346
Mar6460
Apr7165
May7872
Jun8285
Jul8391
Aug8788
Sep8480
Oct7468
Nov6658
Dec6051
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
Colorado
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Off season
  3. March: Mixed
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Peak season
  11. November: Mixed
  12. December: Off 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 Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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