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6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions1 winLouisiana190 sights · 536 eats · 6 regions

California vs Louisiana

The verdict

California takes 6 of 7

Warmer winter escape

Louisiana

61°F vs 61°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 91°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 0 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 33 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 138 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 536 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 83% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaLouisiana
  • 4,285
    190
    Sights
  • 6,370
    536
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    33
    Museums
  • 3,321
    138
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    0
    Beaches
  • 43
    0
    Viewpoints
  • 6
    6
    Regions

Weather, month by month

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

40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● Louisiana
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaLouisiana
Jan6155
Feb6366
Mar6473
Apr7180
May7883
Jun8289
Jul8392
Aug8792
Sep8490
Oct7482
Nov6673
Dec6064
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
Louisiana
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Peak season
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Off season
  7. July: Off season
  8. August: Off season
  9. September: Mixed
  10. October: Peak season
  11. November: Peak season
  12. December: Good
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