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0 winsUtah214 sights · 990 eats · 6 regions7 winsCalifornia4,285 sights · 6,370 eats · 6 regions

Utah vs California

The verdict

California takes 7 of 7

Warmer winter escape

California

43°F vs 61°F Dec–Feb avg high

Cooler summer

California

89°F vs 84°F Jun–Aug avg high

Beach trip

California

0 vs 192 beaches

Museum hopping

California

24 vs 384 museums

Great outdoors

California

143 vs 3,364 parks & viewpoints

Foodie weekend

California

990 vs 6,370 notable restaurants

Best in October

California

50% vs 100% of regions in season

Tale of the tape

UtahCalifornia
  • 214
    4,285
    Sights
  • 990
    6,370
    Restaurants & cafés
  • 24
    384
    Museums
  • 136
    3,321
    Parks & nature
  • 0
    192
    Beaches
  • 7
    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.

30°50°70°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec● Utah● California
Average daily high (°F) by month
MonthUtahCalifornia
Jan3761
Feb4663
Mar5364
Apr6271
May7478
Jun8782
Jul9283
Aug8987
Sep8084
Oct6474
Nov5666
Dec4760
Utah
  1. January: Off season
  2. February: Mixed
  3. March: Mixed
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Peak season
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Mixed
  8. August: Mixed
  9. September: Peak season
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Mixed
  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
JFMAMJJASOND

Peak seasonGoodMixedOff season

Famous in Utah

Bryce Canyon National Park
Sentinel Mesa
Zion National Park
Arches National Park

Famous in California

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

Can't decide?

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

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