15 destinations · 30-year monthly averages, judged against the Warm preset (highs 19–28 °C66–82 °F, dry or showers) · pick another preset below
The best time to visit United States for warm weather is May, July and October, when 5 of the 15 destinations on Sun Season fit. Honolulu, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle and Anchorage have a true monsoon season. It falls between June and September, depending on the destination.
Verdicts come from WorldClim 2.1 monthly normals 1970–2000; see the method.
Pick the weather you like. Every month of every destination is then judged against it.
For Warm weather, the best time is May, July and October, when 5 of the 15 destinations fit.
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| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | MSN | RN | RN | RN | RN | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | MSN | MSN |
| Maui | RN | GO | RN | RN | GO | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | RN | RN |
| New York | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | RN | GO | HOT | HOT | RN | GO | CLD | CLD |
| Miami | GO | GO | GO | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | GO | GO |
| Orlando | GO | GO | GO | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | GO | GO |
| New Orleans | CLD | RN | RN | RN | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | GO | RN | RN |
| Las Vegas | CLD | CLD | GO | GO | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | GO | CLD |
| Los Angeles | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | HOT | HOT | HOT | HOT | GO | GO | GO |
| San Francisco | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | CLD | CLD |
| Chicago | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | RN | HOT | HOT | GO | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Seattle | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | GO | GO | GO | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Aspen | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | GO | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Yellowstone | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | GO | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Grand Canyon | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | HOT | HOT | HOT | GO | GO | CLD | CLD |
| Anchorage | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Looking for | Rule | Best months | Destinations that fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm | highs 19–28 °C66–82 °F, dry or showers | May, July and October | 5 of 15 |
| Tropical | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, any rain except monsoon | July | 8 of 15 |
| Beach | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, dry or showers | July | 5 of 15 |
| Cool | highs 3–19 °C37–66 °F, any rain except monsoon | April | 7 of 15 |
| Snow | highs below 3 °C37 °F, any rain | January to February | 4 of 15 |