Best time to visit USA

USA – Climate & Travel Time Overview

On ClimaAtlas the USA covers almost every climate zone: subtropical Florida with Miami and Orlando, Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific, dry Southern California around Los Angeles, New York with four distinct seasons — and the cruise ports of Southeast Alaska, where even July highs average only 17°C (63°F). There is therefore no single "best time to visit" for the whole country.

Florida is a winter destination, Hawaii a year-round one: from November to April, highs in Miami sit around 24–29°C (75–84°F) with little rain, while summer brings thunderstorms and hurricane season. Los Angeles is almost rain-free from spring to autumn, and New York is at its best in May/June and September/October. Alaska's window is short: the cruise season runs from late April to early October, with average daytime highs around 13–17°C (55–63°F).

USA has 9 different climate regions with varying travel seasons.

Choose a region for the full climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours and travel recommendations.