The 10 US Cities With Perfect Weather Year-Round

Good weather is increasingly challenging to find. For years, retirees have been flocking to Florida in search of it, and land and property values, as well as crowds and prices, have forced sunseekers to search elsewhere. But despite a new reality where extreme weather is inevitable nearly anywhere you live, options still abound for those seeking to retire under the sun, without looking outside the good old U.S.A.

Savannah, Georgia

Like its northerly neighbour, Charleston, Savannah rarely sees snow and no more than two days of rain per week. Its proximity to the breezy Atlantic Ocean provides a reprieve from summer’s unrelenting temps, which can hang around low 90 degrees Fahrenheit through September, but also adds a steady dose of humidity (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association ranked it the 30th most humid city in the US). But Savannah’s 150,000 residents brave the sticky heat each year, holding out for the promise of winter, which brings lower temperatures around 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit and bathes its 24 town squares in abundant sunshine.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston sits on the extreme south-eastern tip of a spit of land known locally as "The Peninsula". This location deep in the South Carolina Low Country allows for tolerable temperatures all year, with the Atlantic Ocean bringing a steady breeze that keeps average temperatures well below annual averages of sweatier cities just a couple of hours’ drive away.

The bountiful sun beams down on Charleston some 230 days per year, making for ideal growing conditions every season except winter. Charleston sees a maximum of ten days of rain per month. Snow is so rare that at least one local blog marked the latest occurrences—four since 1989—with a special anniversary post. But the region isn’t exempt from natural disasters: It was hit with a 1,000-year deluge in 2015.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

As far as sunshine goes, Fort Lauderdale wallops the competition, with a whopping 3,000 annual hours. Temps linger between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit all year, and the mighty Atlantic Ocean creates a constant cooling effect, meaning Seabreeze Boulevard—the condo- and hotel-studded thoroughfare across Fort Lauderdale Beach—lives up to its name.

Fort Lauderdale is a haunt for snowbirds—those escaping the north's cooler temps for the south's sunny climes. It’s easy to see why: snow in this area of South Florida is so rare that it even escaped the never-before-seen snowfall of January 2025 that blanketed cities like Jacksonville in more than an inch of snow. (The first recorded instance of snow in Fort Lauderdale was in 1977.)

Denver, Colorado

Denver is drenched in sun, with 300 days of clear skies yearly. With an altitude of 5280 feet, humidity is not a factor for Denverites: The so-called Mile-High City touts its clean mountain air as a major attraction for those with respiratory problems.

Denver enjoys four full seasons, but temperatures rarely dip below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and hardly ever above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, save for July, when summer is at its peak. And even when the cold of winter hits, residents and visitors can make the most of it at nearby National Hot Springs Pool or the slopes at Aspen.

Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles has attracted sun gazers since its establishment in 1781. Spanish settlers found the topography and weather of the area similar to those of the Mediterranean Basin. Its climate is also Mediterranean—sunny, warm, and dry most of the year, with brief periods of minimal rain amid mild temperatures all winter. Temperatures rarely fall below 50 or rise above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions allowed agriculture to flourish around Los Angeles County and across Southern and Central California since its earliest settlers, and it remains one of the nation’s most fertile geographical areas.

Orlando, Florida

Subtropical Orlando offers year-round sun and one of the shortest winters in the Continental U.S. Temperatures tend to stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit all year and soar into the 90 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. But it hasn’t snowed in Orlando since 1977, and temperatures are much milder in winter than in summer, making the cool season ideal for outdoor activities around town.

Rain is a reality of Orlando summers but is mainly limited to summer afternoons. What’s more, the city’s location some 100 miles from the Gulf Coast means it’s one of the few major cities in Florida that is less vulnerable to hurricanes: a common occurrence in this part of the US, but not significant enough a threat to threaten Orlando’s well-deserved reputation as a good weather hotspot in the US.

San Francisco, California

According to the Farmer's Almanac, despite being one of the foggiest cities in North America, San Francisco still ranks high on the Best Weather list. Its temperatures tend to hover between the 40- and 60-degree Fahrenheit mark all year and stay within the manageable range even in the height of summer.

Despite its warmer temps year-round, San Francisco's fog brings a serious cooling effect in summer (it's not uncommon for September and October to be more summer-y than July and August.

The fog, a constant year-round in the Bay Area, can also feel comforting and romantic for many who visit and live here, adding to the city's overall appeal and enticing allure, which is legendary.

San Diego, California

There are a few reasons San Diego consistently ranks among the most liveable cities in the US, and weather is one of the top ones: this California city near the border of Mexico gets an average annual rainfall of roughly 10 inches on the coast and more than 33 inches in the inland mountains. It stays relatively dry, sunny, and warm all year. August is the peak month for temps, which rarely breach the high 70s and hardly fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Many who call Albuquerque home praise its climate as one of its main attractions: Its higher elevation (5000 feet) and lack of proximity to water make humidity rates in this region extremely low. Albuquerque enjoys four full seasons, with temperatures dropping below zero in winter and soaring well into the 90s in summer. However, its climate is arid, with just a few inches of rain annually.

New Orleans, Louisiana

If warm, sticky temperatures are your thing, then New Orleans, LA, is your best bet for a weather destination: the city rarely sees temperatures dip below 45, but 90-degree Fahrenheit days are frequent in summer and spring. Winters in New Orleans are mild and short, providing brief relief from sticky heat before the mercury shoots back up to the 60s and 70s range around February. Precipitation is also higher in this area, as is humidity: the annual average rate is 76%. Still, for many, the sticky heat of a New Orleans summer isn’t a big deal, given the benefits and conveniences of a humid subtropical climate in the continental US.

Weather patterns aren't what they used to be, so seeking good weather is much harder for those looking to retire in 2025. However, any of the options above will suffice for retirees seeking fun in the sun for their sunset years, without having to face the looming spectre of winter.