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Los Angeles or Washington?
Both are food, architecture and culture destinations in North America. Los Angeles adds beaches and mountains. Washington adds history and shopping.
| Los Angeles | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | expensive | mid-priced |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Warmest month | August, 32°C | July, 31°C |
| Coolest month | January, 19°C | January, 6°C |
| Known for | Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Getty Center, Hollywood Sign | Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Los Angeles | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 6°C |
| Feb | 20°C | 10°C |
| Mar | 21°C | 14°C |
| Apr | 24°C | 19°C |
| May | 25°C | 24°C |
| Jun | 28°C | 29°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 31°C |
| Aug | 32°C | 30°C |
| Sep | 31°C | 26°C |
| Oct | 29°C | 21°C |
| Nov | 24°C | 14°C |
| Dec | 20°C | 9°C |
So which one?
Pick Los Angeles if…
you want beaches and mountains. It suits groups of friends particularly well. It also works in March, when Washington is off-season.
Pick Washington if…
you want history and shopping. It suits families and solo travellers particularly well. It also works in November.
Both are at their best in April, May, September, October.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Los Angeles or Washington cheaper?
Los Angeles is expensive for a week, Washington is mid-priced.
Which is warmer, Los Angeles or Washington?
Los Angeles peaks at 32°C in August; Washington peaks at 31°C in July.
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.