What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August?

In August, Arches National Park averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 27 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm.

Arches National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August

Arches National Park is the better pick in August — 57 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is hot, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	35/100 (F)
Feels-like high	32°C	38°C
Avg high / low	34° / 18°	38° / 24°
Rainfall	27 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	4	1
Humidity	28%	29%
Air quality (AQI)	43	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Arches National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Arches National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Arches National Park is the better pick in August — 57 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is hot, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August?: In August, Arches National Park averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 27 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm.