Joshua Tree National Park Weather Forecast
Joshua Tree National Park weather: 80°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Joshua Tree National Park is a national park in California. Joshua Tree National Park is a US national park known for desert rock formations and night skies.
Right now it is 80°F (26°C) in Joshua Tree National Park with overcast. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 73°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is March, April, May, June, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 100°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.
The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort and Hollywood Sign.
In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Joshua Tree National Park today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Joshua Tree National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:00 AM, Sep 21 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Joshua Tree National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 73° | 3% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 66° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 71° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 71° | 9% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 71° | 5% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 73° | 1% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 76° | 4% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 95° / 75° | 15% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 77° | 11% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 70° | 9% · 1,7 in | 25 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 69° | 5% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 72° | 6% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 74° | 6% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 77° | 5% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 81° / 64° | 3% · 2,4 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 7% | -- | — |
Climate in Joshua Tree National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 43° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 65° | 47° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 71° | 51° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 76° | 54° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 85° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 96° | 73° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 100° | 78° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 99° | 78° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 90° | 69° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 82° | 61° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 68° | 49° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 47° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Joshua Tree National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Joshua Tree National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park
Go in March, April, May, June, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Joshua Tree National Park?
Joshua Tree National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 33.8734, -115.901. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park right now?
It is currently 80°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 27% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?
March, April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Joshua Tree National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Joshua Tree National Park in?
Joshua Tree National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:00 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Joshua Tree National Park?
The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 108 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 144 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 158 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Joshua Tree National Park?
Popular options include Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach and Las Vegas Strip.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
