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7 winsCalifornia4,281 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions0 winsNew Mexico544 sights · 314 eats · 6 regions

California vs New Mexico

The verdict

California takes 7 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 55°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 55 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,360 vs 458 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 314 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 83% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaNew Mexico
  • 4,281
    544
    Sights
  • 6,370
    314
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    55
    Museums
  • 3,317
    454
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    0
    Beaches
  • 43
    4
    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● New Mexico
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaNew Mexico
Jan6145
Feb6361
Mar6466
Apr7173
May7879
Jun8290
Jul8391
Aug8792
Sep8482
Oct7474
Nov6665
Dec6058
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 Mexico
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Peak season
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Mixed
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Peak season
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Mixed
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