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6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions1 winNew Hampshire257 sights · 362 eats · 6 regions

California vs New Hampshire

The verdict

California takes 6 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 29°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

New Hampshire

84°F vs 79°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 24 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 28 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 174 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 362 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 17% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaNew Hampshire
  • 4,285
    257
    Sights
  • 6,370
    362
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    28
    Museums
  • 3,321
    171
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    24
    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.

20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● California● New Hampshire
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaNew Hampshire
Jan6126
Feb6330
Mar6445
Apr7156
May7864
Jun8276
Jul8382
Aug8779
Sep8473
Oct7460
Nov6643
Dec6030
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
New Hampshire
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Off season
  3. March: Off season
  4. April: Off season
  5. May: Mixed
  6. June: Peak season
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Peak season
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Mixed
  11. November: Off season
  12. December: Off season
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