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

In December, Canyonlands National Park averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.

Canyonlands National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Canyonlands National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Canyonlands National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	2°C	14°C
Avg high / low	6° / -6°	17° / 5°
Rainfall	16 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	3	2
Humidity	56%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	28	31

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

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

Is December better in Canyonlands National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Canyonlands National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?: In December, Canyonlands National Park averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.