Joshua Tree Weather in May

What's the weather like in Joshua Tree (California) in May 2025?

The climate in Joshua Tree during May can be summarized as warm and dry.

May is in the spring in Joshua Tree and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Joshua Tree weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature	26.3°C 79.3°F
Nightly temperature	10.2°C 50.3°F
Average temperature	18.2°C 64.8°F
Daily sunshine	11.3 hrs
Avg rainfall	14 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days	1 days
Sea temperature	15.5°C 59.9°F
Humidity	45%
Windspeed	15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd 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.

May temperatures in Joshua Tree

May rainfall

May hourly sunshine

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Joshua Tree in May 2025.

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Best places to visit in May

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Current (hourly) weather 15 day forecast

Joshua Tree weather stats

Joshua Tree weather statistics
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

Map showing location of Joshua Tree (34.13473, -116.31307)