Country · 366 destinations
Best time to visit the United States
The best time to visit the United States is April–June and September–October. Its destinations score highest in May, with an average travel score of 67 out of 100.
The climate in the United States through the year
When to go
The United States scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–June and September–October, with an average of 67 out of 100 in May across the 40 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in May range from 14°C in Anchorage to 32°C in Las Vegas. November–March and July–August are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in December (51), with daytime highs from −1°C to 30°C.
Where in the country
In May, the highest scores are in Los Angeles (95), Cabrillo Beach (95) and San Diego (94), while Cetti Bay scores 26. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:
- September: New York, Chicago, Boston, Coney Island, Glass Beach and 3 more
- January: Honolulu, Maui (Kahului), Lanikai Beach, Papakolea Beach, Cetti Bay and 2 more
- October: Washington, Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans, San Diego and 2 more
- March: Miami, Key West, Miami Beach, Flamenco Beach, Gibney Beach and 1 more
- July: San Francisco, Seattle, Baker Beach, Ocean Beach, Goat Rock Beach and 1 more
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Cetti Bay is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 31°C) and Anchorage the coolest (8°C). Ruby Beach gets the most precipitation, about 2,970 mm a year, and Las Vegas the least, about 120 mm. The highest-lying is Geneva Basin Ski Area at about 3,600 m. The warmest sea is at Key West: 31°C in August.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, the United States averages 65 or more in these months:
- City break: March–May and October–November. Best in April: Los Angeles (95), Las Vegas (91) and San Francisco (87)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Sea | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | −2–30° | 28° | 106 mm | Los Angeles 91 · Miami 88 · Key West 88 |
| February | 57 | 1–30° | 28° | 102 mm | Los Angeles 90 · Key West 88 · Miami 86 |
| March | 58 | 1–30° | 28° | 110 mm | Las Vegas 95 · Los Angeles 91 · Key West 90 |
| April | 65 | 8–31° | 28° | 91 mm | Las Vegas 97 · Los Angeles 95 · Cabrillo Beach 94 |
| May | 67 | 14–32° | 29° | 81 mm | Los Angeles 95 · Cabrillo Beach 95 · San Diego 94 |
| June | 65 | 17–38° | 30° | 80 mm | San Francisco 97 · Baker Beach 97 · Goat Rock Beach 96 |
| July | 62 | 19–41° | 30° | 84 mm | San Francisco 100 · Baker Beach 100 · Ocean Beach 100 |
| August | 62 | 18–40° | 31° | 95 mm | San Francisco 99 · Baker Beach 99 · Ocean Beach 99 |
| September | 66 | 14–36° | 30° | 92 mm | San Francisco 99 · Baker Beach 99 · Ocean Beach 99 |
| October | 67 | 8–32° | 30° | 105 mm | San Diego 97 · Black's Beach 97 · San Francisco 96 |
| November | 60 | 0–31° | 29° | 106 mm | Las Vegas 97 · San Diego 97 · Black's Beach 97 |
| December | 51 | −1–30° | 29° | 133 mm | Los Angeles 92 · San Diego 84 · Black's Beach 83 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.