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Los Angeles or Seattle?
Both are food, architecture and culture destinations in North America. Los Angeles adds beaches. Seattle adds nature.
| Los Angeles | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | expensive | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Warmest month | July, 31°C | August, 26°C |
| Coolest month | January, 19°C | December, 7°C |
| Known for | Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Getty Center, Hollywood Sign | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Los Angeles | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 8°C |
| Feb | 21°C | 8°C |
| Mar | 21°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 24°C | 14°C |
| May | 24°C | 18°C |
| Jun | 28°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 30°C | 22°C |
| Oct | 27°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 24°C | 10°C |
| Dec | 19°C | 7°C |
So which one?
Pick Los Angeles if…
you want beaches. It also works in March, April, May, October, when Seattle is off-season.
Pick Seattle if…
you want nature. It also works in June, July, August.
Both are at their best in September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Los Angeles or Seattle cheaper?
Los Angeles is expensive for a week, Seattle is expensive.
Which is warmer, Los Angeles or Seattle?
Los Angeles peaks at 31°C in July; Seattle peaks at 26°C in August.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.