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Best time to visit USA

USA covers 25 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are July, September and June, when daily highs average around 27 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.

Destinations in USA, ranked by climate

Beach and the Pacific on Maui, HawaiiMaui
1Excellent· 84

Maui

USA

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Best months: May, June, July, August
Waikiki coastline in HonoluluHonolulu
2Excellent· 83

Honolulu

USA

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
  • Best months: April, May, June, July
Lava coast and palm trees on the Kona coast of HawaiiKona
3Good· 79

Kona

USA

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Best months: January, February, April, July
Beach and pier in San DiegoSan Diego
4Good· 76

San Diego

USA

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 17 °C sea
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
The battleship USS Iowa at San Pedro, Los AngelesLos Angeles
5Good· 75

Los Angeles

USA

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 17 °C sea
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
Colourful houses and palm trees in Key WestKey West
6Good· 74

Key West

USA

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
  • Best months: February, March, April, December
Panorama of the Bellagio in Las VegasLas Vegas
7Good· 73

Las Vegas

USA

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 4 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: March, April, October, November
South Beach and the Miami skylineMiami
8Good· 72

Miami

USA

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Best months: February, March, April, December
Theme park skyline in OrlandoOrlando
9Limited· 64

Orlando

USA

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 8 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: February, March, November, December
French Quarter balconies in New OrleansNew Orleans
10Limited· 64

New Orleans

USA

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 10 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: March, April, October, November
Deep blue Lake Tahoe below snowy mountainsLake Tahoe
11Limited· 64

Lake Tahoe

USA

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 4 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Forsyth Park fountain in Savannah, GeorgiaSavannah
12Limited· 63

Savannah

USA

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea
  • Best months: April, May, October, November
Rainbow Row in CharlestonCharleston
13Limited· 62

Charleston

USA

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea
  • Best months: April, May, October, November
Atrium of the Hyatt Regency on the Embarcadero, San FranciscoSan Francisco
14Limited· 61

San Francisco

USA

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 14 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
The National Mall in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
15Limited· 59

Washington, D.C.

USA

Climate score

Average high: 18 °C 10 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: April, May, September, October
Manhattan skyline in New YorkNew York
16Limited· 57

New York

USA

Climate score

Average high: 22 °C 13 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Park City ski town in the snowy Wasatch MountainsPark City
17Limited· 57

Park City

USA

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 6 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Chicago skyline on Lake MichiganChicago
18Limited· 54

Chicago

USA

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 13 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Aspen in the snowy Rocky MountainsAspen
19Limited· 50

Aspen

USA

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 6 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
The Teton Range above Jackson HoleJackson Hole
20Limited· 49

Jackson Hole

USA

Climate score

Average high: 18 °C 10 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USABreckenridge
21Limited· 47

Breckenridge

USA

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 8 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Long Wharf on the Boston waterfrontBoston
22Limited· 47

Boston

USA

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 15 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Aurora over snowy forest near FairbanksFairbanks
23Unsuitable· 42

Fairbanks

USA

Climate score

Average high: 19 °C 18 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Space Needle and the Seattle skylineSeattle
24Unsuitable· 38

Seattle

USA

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 12 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September
Anchorage below the Chugach MountainsAnchorage
25Unsuitable· 26

Anchorage

USA

Climate score

Average high: 16 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 13 °C sea
  • Best months:

Climate overview for USA

The highest overall climate score in USA goes to Maui (84/100). 13 of the 25 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, July, September and June offer the most reliable conditions across USA.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit USA?

Climatically the best months across USA are July, September and June. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in USA has the best climate?

By overall climate score, Maui leads with 84/100 — see the full ranking below.