Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Joshua Tree is January, when temperatures average 6–16 °C (44–61 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 30%. Expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days in a typical January. January, February, and March are the most reliable months, with cooler temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
January is the year's best month for climbing — expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
February
February is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 27 excellent days.
March
March is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
April
A typical April brings dry, warm days, with around 29 excellent days.
May
A typical May brings dry, hot days, with around 21 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings dry, hot days, with around 5 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
July
A typical July brings dry, hot days, with around 8 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
August
A typical August brings dry, hot days, with around 5 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
September
A typical September brings dry, hot days, with around 6 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
October
A typical October brings dry, warm days, with around 25 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings dry, mild days, with around 29 excellent days.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 1 | 2 | 6–16 °C 44–61 °F | 1 | 30% |
| February | 27 | 0 | 1 | 8–19 °C 47–66 °F | 2 | 26% |
| March | 28 | 2 | 1 | 11–23 °C 52–73 °F | 2 | 24% |
| April | 29 | 1 | 0 | 14–26 °C 56–80 °F | 0 | 17% |
| May | 21 | 10 | 0 | 18–31 °C 64–87 °F | 0 | 16% |
| June | 5 | 15 | 10 | 23–36 °C 73–97 °F | 0 | 16% |
| July | 0 | 8 | 23 | 27–39 °C 80–102 °F | 1 | 18% |
| August | 0 | 5 | 26 | 26–37 °C 79–99 °F | 2 | 24% |
| September | 6 | 14 | 10 | 22–34 °C 72–93 °F | 2 | 25% |
| October | 25 | 5 | 1 | 17–28 °C 62–83 °F | 0 | 23% |
| November | 28 | 1 | 1 | 10–21 °C 51–70 °F | 2 | 25% |
| December | 29 | 1 | 1 | 8–18 °C 46–64 °F | 1 | 32% |