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7 winsCalifornia4,281 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions0 winsIdaho91 sights · 224 eats · 6 regions

California vs Idaho

The verdict

California takes 7 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 39°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 87°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 1 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 9 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,360 vs 74 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 224 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 25% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaIdaho
  • 4,281
    91
    Sights
  • 6,370
    224
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    9
    Museums
  • 3,317
    73
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    1
    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.

20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● Idaho
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaIdaho
Jan6134
Feb6338
Mar6452
Apr7161
May7871
Jun8282
Jul8391
Aug8788
Sep8482
Oct7460
Nov6652
Dec6046
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
Idaho
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Off season
  3. March: Off season
  4. April: Mixed
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Peak season
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Mixed
  11. November: Off season
  12. December: Off season
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Famous in California

Famous in Idaho

Can't decide?

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