Typical crowd level each month (relative), averaged over the attractions of each city. Shorter bar = fewer people.
Los Angeles and New York have broadly similar crowd levels overall.
Based on historical visitor patterns, January is usually the quietest month in Los Angeles.
Based on historical visitor patterns, January is usually the quietest month in New York.
In Los Angeles the quietest day is usually Monday; in New York, Monday. Weekdays early in the morning are the safest bet in both.
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