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7 winsCalifornia4,281 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions0 winsMaryland762 sights · 1,117 eats · 6 regions

California vs Maryland

The verdict

California takes 7 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 41°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 84°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 6 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 68 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,360 vs 644 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 1,117 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 67% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaMaryland
  • 4,281
    762
    Sights
  • 6,370
    1,117
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    68
    Museums
  • 3,317
    641
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    6
    Beaches
  • 43
    3
    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● Maryland
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaMaryland
Jan6135
Feb6344
Mar6460
Apr7167
May7872
Jun8284
Jul8388
Aug8781
Sep8478
Oct7467
Nov6656
Dec6043
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
Maryland
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Off season
  3. March: Mixed
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Off season
  8. August: Peak season
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Off season
  12. December: Off season
JFMAMJJASOND

Peak seasonGoodMixedOff season

Famous in California

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

Famous in Maryland

M60
Walters Art Museum
NS Savannah
Baltimore Museum of Art

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