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6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions1 winOregon686 sights · 1,586 eats · 6 regions

California vs Oregon

The verdict

California takes 6 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

61°F vs 46°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

Oregon

84°F vs 83°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

192 vs 6 beaches

Museum hopping

California

384 vs 52 museums

Great outdoors

California

3,364 vs 602 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

6,370 vs 1,586 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

100% vs 8% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

CaliforniaOregon
  • 4,285
    686
    Sights
  • 6,370
    1,586
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 384
    52
    Museums
  • 3,321
    596
    Parks & nature
  • 192
    6
    Beaches
  • 43
    6
    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● Oregon
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthCaliforniaOregon
Jan6144
Feb6344
Mar6452
Apr7161
May7868
Jun8278
Jul8386
Aug8786
Sep8478
Oct7460
Nov6654
Dec6049
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
Oregon
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Off season
  3. March: Off season
  4. April: Mixed
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Peak season
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Mixed
  11. November: Off season
  12. December: Off season
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