When is the best time to go to Joshua Tree
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Joshua Tree, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Joshua Tree are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 57mm | 8.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
Joshua Tree's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshua Tree for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Joshua Tree and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 43mm | 9.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Joshua Tree is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshua Tree for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Joshua Tree and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 49mm | 9.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Joshua Tree is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshua Tree for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Joshua Tree and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 33mm | 11.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
Joshua Tree's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshua Tree.
April is in the spring in Joshua Tree and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 14mm | 11.3hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a dry month in Joshua Tree and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Joshua Tree, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Joshua Tree and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 5mm | 12.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in June in Joshua Tree is characteristically hot and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshua Tree.
June is in the summer in Joshua Tree and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 15mm | 12.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Joshua Tree is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshua Tree.
July is in the summer in Joshua Tree and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 23mm | 11.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Joshua Tree is characteristically hot and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshua Tree.
August is in the summer in Joshua Tree and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 16mm | 10.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
Joshua Tree's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshua Tree.
September is in the fall / autumn in Joshua Tree and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 16mm | 9.8hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a dry month in Joshua Tree and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Joshua Tree, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Joshua Tree and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 36mm | 8.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
November in Joshua Tree is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshua Tree for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Joshua Tree and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Joshua Tree weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 45mm | 8.3hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Joshua Tree is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshua Tree for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Joshua Tree and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Joshua Tree with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Joshua Tree weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 35.7°C 96.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.7°C 56.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 57mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
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