Joshua Tree National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
CAPacific West4,500 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedOctober - May
Spring wildflower blooms can be spectacular in good years.
AvoidSummer (extremely hot during the day)
Tip: Spring and fall offer fewer crowds with pleasant temperatures.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Palm Springs, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 105°F / Low: 75°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 67°F / Low: 42°F
Jan
68°/ 43°
💧 10.4"
❄️ 5.2"
Feb
71°/ 45°
💧 9.4"
❄️ 4.5"
Mar
77°/ 49°
💧 7.7"
❄️ 4.4"
Apr
83°/ 54°
💧 4.3"
❄️ 3.5"
May
91°/ 61°
💧 5.1"
❄️ 4.1"
Jun
101°/ 68°
💧 4.6"
Jul
105°/ 75°
💧 7.6"
Aug
104°/ 75°
💧 9.4"
Sep
98°/ 69°
💧 7.9"
❄️ 2.8"
Oct
88°/ 60°
💧 6.1"
❄️ 1.5"
Nov
76°/ 49°
💧 9.5"
❄️ 5.0"
Dec
67°/ 42°
💧 11.0"
❄️ 3.8"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Palm Springs, CA. Expect ~16°F cooler at elevation.
Seasonal Weather
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/jotr
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