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1 winMaine258 sights · 251 eats · 6 regions6 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions

Maine vs California

The verdict

California takes 6 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

29°F vs 61°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

Maine

77°F vs 84°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

93 vs 192 beaches

Museum hopping

California

56 vs 384 museums

Great outdoors

California

94 vs 3,364 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

251 vs 6,370 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

25% vs 100% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

MaineCalifornia
  • 258
    4,285
    Sights
  • 251
    6,370
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 56
    384
    Museums
  • 91
    3,321
    Parks & nature
  • 93
    192
    Beaches
  • 3
    43
    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● Maine● California
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthMaineCalifornia
Jan2761
Feb2963
Mar4364
Apr5371
May6178
Jun7382
Jul7983
Aug7887
Sep7184
Oct6074
Nov4466
Dec3060
Maine
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Off season
  3. March: Off season
  4. April: Off season
  5. May: Off season
  6. June: Peak season
  7. July: Peak season
  8. August: Peak season
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Mixed
  11. November: Off season
  12. December: Off season
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
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Peak seasonGoodMixedOff season

Famous in Maine

Acadia National Park
Desert of Maine
Baxter State Park
Portland Museum of Art

Famous in California

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

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