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7 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions0 winsNevada297 sights · 542 eats · 6 regions

California vs Nevada

The verdict

California takes 7 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 54°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

84°F vs 96°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 9 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 25 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 244 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 542 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 67% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaNevada
  • 4,285
    297
    Sights
  • 6,370
    542
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    25
    Museums
  • 3,321
    242
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    9
    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.

40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● Nevada
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaNevada
Jan6149
Feb6358
Mar6462
Apr7172
May7882
Jun8294
Jul8397
Aug8796
Sep8487
Oct7472
Nov6663
Dec6055
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
Nevada
  1. January: Mixed
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Mixed
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Mixed
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Peak seasonGoodMixedOff season

Famous in California

Famous in Nevada

Can't decide?

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