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

In August, Canyonlands National Park averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 22 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm.

Canyonlands National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August

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

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

	🇺🇸 Canyonlands 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	22 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	3	1
Humidity	26%	29%
Air quality (AQI)	44	47

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

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

Is August better in Canyonlands National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Canyonlands National Park is the better pick in August — 57 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Canyonlands National Park is hot, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August?: In August, Canyonlands National Park averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 22 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm.